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Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
EduTech

Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity

A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind
Recruitment

Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind

Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Oracle Cloud: A game-changer in business process optimisation
Digital Transformation

Oracle Cloud: A game-changer in business process optimisation

Oracle Cloud ERP is helping businesses modernize their operations and improve efficiency. Find out how NexInfo can assist in this transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Sep 2023
SolarWinds unveils enhancements to channel partner program
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds unveils enhancements to channel partner program

SolarWinds updates transform partner program, announces new tier qualifications and improved benefits to accelerate growth and drive revenue for partners.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023
Hotwire appoints Melissa Cullen as MD for Comms, APAC
Hotwire

Hotwire appoints Melissa Cullen as MD for Comms, APAC

Hotwire appoints Melissa Cullen as MD of Communications, APAC, expanding their reputation and relationship services across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
The global employment crisis in the technology sector
Accenture

The global employment crisis in the technology sector

Findings from a global report titled 'Launching a Tech Hire Revolution' reveal the employment issues faced across the global and Australian tech industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
AvePoint invests in channel with latest announcements
Unified Communications

AvePoint invests in channel with latest announcements

AvePoint invests in its channel business with the expansion of the AvePoint Certification Program and the launch of Partner Locator.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials 
EduTech

Employees seek a competitive edge with micro-credentials 

According to research from D2L, more employees seek to gain a competitive edge by upskilling with micro-credentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Why a universal language to describe skills is needed
Human Capital Management

Why a universal language to describe skills is needed

How do HR and hiring managers now describe skills and competencies in a universally accepted and repeatable way to help solve the ICT skills shortage?.

By Gary Duffield • 5 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response
Data Protection

Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response

Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.

By Michael Jenkins • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023
Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses
Platform-as-a-Service

Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses

Charles Sturt's education courses will be delivered through the Brightspace platform from the start of the 2024 academic year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory

BlueVoyant appoints cyber risk specialist Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence, strengthening leadership team.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution
Cybersecurity

How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution

To get ahead of the pack, tech leaders must find new ways to attract and recruit entry-level cybersecurity professionals.

By Adam Hewitt • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fintech

Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals

The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
UK universities draw up guiding principles on AI literacy
EduTech

UK universities draw up guiding principles on AI literacy

UK universities have announced they are drawing up a set of guiding principles to ensure that students and staff are AI literate.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
A clear path to profitability in Blackpearl's FY23 results
Platform-as-a-Service

A clear path to profitability in Blackpearl's FY23 results

The company's total subscription revenue increased by 97%, gross profit by 264%, customer base by 496%, and net assets by 85%.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Unlikely Allies: Artificial Intelligence in Talent Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence

Unlikely Allies: Artificial Intelligence in Talent Recruitment

It's difficult to determine exactly how many roles will disappear in each sector, but in recruitment, AI will continue to play a supporting role.

By Meraj Bahram • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023