eCommerceNews Asia - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers

Skills shortage stories - Page 27

Gettyimages 1209663649

RPA is important, but not as important as people

Wed, 29th Jul 2020
#
rpa
#
supply chain
#
skills shortage
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.
Gettyimages 1147724071

Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy

Fri, 10th Jul 2020
#
edutech
#
education, learning & training
#
opinion
Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.
Gettyimages 1141355961

Lack in data skills creating greater challenges at work - report

Tue, 7th Jul 2020
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
A new report reveals that 92% of employees believe they'd perform better with increased data literacy, while 89% face challenges due to a lack of data skills.
Gettyimages 647358572

Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report

Fri, 26th Jun 2020
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
#
iot
Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.
Gettyimages 981091096  1

Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda

Wed, 17th Jun 2020
#
education, learning & training
#
skills shortage
#
covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
Gettyimages 1145631842

Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Gettyimages 1135346386

Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning

Mon, 18th May 2020
#
education, learning & training
#
3d printing
#
pluralsight
Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.
Gettyimages 143071328

Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce

Tue, 12th May 2020
#
data analytics
#
data science
#
martech
Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.
Gettyimages 1138281271

DXC Technology invests in staff enablement programme

Tue, 12th May 2020
#
multi-cloud
#
microsoft
#
education, learning & training
Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.
Gettyimages 1096811078

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Mon, 11th May 2020
#
recruitment
#
skills shortage
#
dei
Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.
Gettyimages 1163670063

Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April

Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
#
e-learning
#
healthtech
#
software development
Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Gettyimages 1124339065

Nutanix & Udacity launch hybrid cloud nanodegree program

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
#
private cloud
#
hybrid cloud
#
converged infrastructure
Nutanix and Udacity announce a nanodegree to boost IT professionals' hybrid cloud skills, offering 5000 scholarships for key modern cloud infrastructure topics.
Gettyimages 1057878488

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
#
software development
#
it services
#
linkedin
Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.
Gettyimages 1092645766

CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
#
healthtech
#
comptia
#
it careers
The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.
Gettyimages 894510976

Is APAC losing the digital transformation race?

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
#
digital transformation
#
ai
#
skills shortage
The Asia Pacific region is lagging when it comes to digital transformation efforts, according to a new report from EY.
Gettyimages 1053017876

The secret to DevOps success? It's in the people

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
#
uc
#
devops
#
martech
DevOps success hinges on human transformation, says the DevOps Institute's latest report, stressing the importance of upskilling and key human skills.
Gettyimages 1133536350

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
#
robots
#
data analytics
#
martech
AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.
Kelley

Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
#
skills shortage
Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
Gettyimages 695134224

Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report

Wed, 9th Oct 2019
#
isaca
#
skills shortage
#
dei
Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.
Gettyimages 613540820

Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

Fri, 4th Oct 2019
#
microsoft
#
education, learning & training
#
datacom
Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.