Jon Lang stories

Lumify Learn addresses the digital skills shortage
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Lumify Group launches its new training provider, Lumify Learn, to positively impact Australasia's growing digital skills shortage.

Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine have published the prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work, which this year includes Lumify Group.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Lumify
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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Jon Lang, who is the CEO of Lumify Group, joins us today to tell us more about Lumify Group and what they do for their customers.

Microsoft partners with Lumify for new Academy program
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Microsoft has partnered with Lumify to deliver the latest cohort of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA).

DDLS rebrands to Lumify Group, uniting all its training companies
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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Australasia's largest ICT training provider has rebranded, uniting all its training companies under one umbrella.

DDLS Group buys digital skills training provider for $19.1M
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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DDLS Group has completed the A$19.1m acquisition of Nexacu, expanding its portfolio of business units and digital skills training capabilities.

Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings
Tue, 10th May 2022
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Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

How to make a difference to Australia's digital skill shortage
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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Australia's reduction in migration has created a shortage of skills in the economy, and the impact has been particularly severe on the technology industry.

DDLS and AIICT team up to boost digital skills in Victoria
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.

DDLS expands into NZ with $17m acquisition of Auldhouse
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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Australia's largest ICT training provider has acquired its New Zealand counterpart in a deal with $17 million.

The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

A comprehensive guide to project management
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Statistics show that lacking clear goals is the most common cause of project failures in business, underscoring the vital need for project management skills.

ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.

DDLS launches new online learning platform to support changing business needs
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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DDLS has launched a new online learning platform, DDLS Plus, to help organisations upskill staff in high-demand areas.

Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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DDLS introduces CSSLP certification to equip IT professionals with the skills to incorporate security practices into software development.

Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.

The business case for an in-house ethical hacker
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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The demand for ethical hackers is rising as cyber-attacks increase. Employing an in-house ethical hacker can save costs and improve security.

A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.

Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.

How to work from home securely
Fri, 29th May 2020
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Here’s what you need to do to make your home working environment and systems secure, and protect yourself and your employer.

DDLS and Open Colleges address Australia’s cybersecurity skills shortage
Fri, 15th May 2020
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The partnership will combine DDLS’s ICT training for enterprise and business with Open Colleges’ ability to provide online vocational training to consumers.

DDLS offers all courses remotely during COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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DDLS, Australia's largest provider of ICT and cybersecurity training, is offering all courses remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown.