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  • Where is machine learning heading in 2016?

    Smarter mobile apps, intelligent digital assistants and democratisation of artificial intelligence are what we can expect next year when it comes to machine learning, according to analysts.

    Written by Rebecca Merrett15 Dec. 15 14:51
  • ​UNSW, CBA dump $1.6M into cyber security skills

    The University of New South Wales and Commonwealth Bank on Tuesday announced a partnership to develop a cyber security centre aimed at addressing the shortage of security engineering specialists.

    Written by Byron Connolly08 Dec. 15 10:08
  • IT worker gap to hit 100K by 2020

    Australia is facing a massive skills crisis with a projected gap of more than 100,000 ICT workers over the next five years, according to a new report.

    Written by Byron Connolly16 June 15 13:45
  • The wrong skills for the wrong century

    CeBIT was held in Sydney this week and for the first time – in the midst of the celebration of technology innovation – there was a specific session focused on what only can be described as an economic emergency – skills.

    Written by Marie Johnson08 May 15 16:15
  • Skills your CEO wants you to have

    Championing technology as a business enabler requires many talents, from explaining the 'nuts and bolts' to working closely with finance and customer service. Here are some of the top skills that your CEO wants you to have today.

    Written by Bonnie Gardiner23 March 15 08:59
  • Digital jobs in demand

    There has been a spike in demand for digital skills across the banking, retail, utility and government sectors, according to IT recruitment firm Peoplebank.

    Written by Shahida Sweeney04 Nov. 14 10:24
  • Analytics Give HR an Early Warning System

    Payroll processor ADP deployed predictive analytics internally to improve HR decision-making, identify future talent gaps and reduce attrition, says CIO Mike Capone.

    Written by Stephanie Overby29 April 14 07:53
  • In Pictures: 15 non-certified IT skills growing in demand

    Whether you're a senior IT executive evaluating staffing needs and preparing budgets or an IT pro deciding where to invest your time to gain new skills, knowing what technologies are in demand should be a key part of your strategy.

    Written by Rich Hein19 Feb. 14 08:29
  • 'Sexy' IT fields lure talent from enterprise

    Australia has lost security and other enterprise technical skills to trendier IT areas like apps and online development, according to a report released today by Clarius Skills.

    Written by Adam Bender22 Oct. 13 15:24
  • Q4 hiring plans slow, hint at IT recruiting challenges

    Fewer CIOs are planning to expand their IT departments in Q4 than were three months ago, according to Robert Half Technology. But on the positive side, fewer CIOs have plans to freeze hiring or reduce their staffs in the coming quarter.

    Written by Ann Bednarz06 Sept. 13 19:55
  • CIOs Must Help Plug the Talent Gap

    CIOs have trouble filling technical positions because of deficiencies in America's schools. It's time to get involved, says Gary J. Beach, author of a just-released book on this topic.

    Written by Gary Beach30 July 13 18:00
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