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Kiwi Stories

IT professionals stories

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

IT professionals stories

Phishing

Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure

The 90s ERP boom led to costly legacy systems, warning companies today against rushed AI investments without strategy and quality data management.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges

Anomali launches Anomali Protect Virtual Conference ANZ 2025 to tackle cybersecurity challenges amid AI integration for Aussie and NZ professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Firewalls

IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration

A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025

Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Hyperscale

SuperOps & AWS unveil AI marketplace with $100,000 contest

SuperOps and AWS launch an AI marketplace for IT teams, offering ready-made agents and a $100,000 contest to boost AI adoption in managed service providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches 2026 industry trends survey for professionals

Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow

AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT professionals stories

Marketing

Sales & marketing jobs top UK demand, but roles in decline

Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attacks rise again as insurance uptake drops in 2025

Ransomware attacks rose to 24% of businesses in 2025, while insurance uptake fell to 46%, amid smarter cybercriminal tactics and AI-driven threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Data Protection

Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market

Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada's booming MSP market.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Semiconductors

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025