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GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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cloud services
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finance, leasing & rental
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it professionals
New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.
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Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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edutech
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solarwinds
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it professionals
Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.
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Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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jobs
Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.
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Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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cert
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
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The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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it professionals
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skills gap
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lumify
Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.
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General staff don’t get tech jargon - expert says time to ditch it
Thu, 16th May 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
There's a serious gap between IT pros and general staff, and this expert says it's on the people in IT to bridge it.
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IT professionals still in high demand across the UK
Wed, 8th May 2019
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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it professionals
UK IT sector bucks Brexit woes, boasts 162K job openings in Q1.
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UK’s IT pros not learning fast enough to manage their environments
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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managed services
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hybrid cloud
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ml
A new SolarWinds study has found that if the current IT workforce is to keep up with the pace of innovation, there will need to be some significant changes.
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Govt’s HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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colocation
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it professionals
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government
Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.
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McDonalds IT celebrates 10 years - Wellington a 'great place' for start-ups
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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wellington
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mcdonalds it
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it professionals
McDonald started his company on his own in Wellington a decade ago to focus mainly on SMBs and now has two offices with further expansion plans.
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Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit
Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Microsoft Australia is launching a new ‘flagship’ event locally, wrapping together events for partners, end-customers and a tech summit.
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Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now
Thu, 25th May 2017
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nztech
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it professionals
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internetnz
What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.
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Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cloud services
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nztech
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government
Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.
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What do the 457 Visa changes mean for the Australian IT sector?
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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pos
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martech
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commerce systems
Aus IT sector grapples with 457 visa shake-up, leaving businesses and foreign workers uncertain of their future.
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Kiwi IT course provider takes hit at skills shortage with new Agile certification
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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it training
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project management
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auldhouse
Auldhouse launches first Agile and Scrum certification course in New Zealand. Opportunity for professionals to expand their skill sets.
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Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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charity
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not for profit
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it industry
Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.
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Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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edutech
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dr
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cloud services
C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.
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The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crucial
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productivity
Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.
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Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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gartner
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productivity
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it professionals
Owning or using a smart phone to do your email in bed is not being more productive; it just increase output at the same rate and ruins many things.
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US tech leaders say Trump's election would kill innovation
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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elections
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it professionals
US tech sector leaders have come out swinging, showing that Donald Trump's US Presidency election would be a huge blow for the ICT industry.
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Who were the winners at the 2016 Excellence in IT Awards?
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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awards
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it professionals
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new zealand excellence in it awards
The winners of the Excellence in IT Awards 2016 were announced in front of a crowd of 700 professionals at a gala event in Wellington last night.
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Finalists for NZ's Excellence in IT Awards named
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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nz
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wellington
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collaboration
The awards are a sector-wide event that recognise the individuals and team show have excelled in the tech industry.
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'Dramatic' growth of hyperconvergence adoption driven by cost reduction and efficiency
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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converged infrastructure
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simplivity
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hci
Hyperconverged infrastructure adoption growing dramatically, influenced by data centre cost reduction & operational efficiency.
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Auckland IT job market report: Money still reigns, but intangibles rate highly
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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absolute it
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it professionals
Auckland IT professionals rate an attractive salary as most important consideration in a new job, but flexible working hours are very important too.