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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Global Stories

IT professionals stories

IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals
Artificial Intelligence

IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals

Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI
Cloud Security

Survey finds half of businesses planning to adopt AI

A joint survey by the Cloud Security Alliance and Google Cloud forecasts 55% of businesses to adopt AI in the next year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey
AIOps

SolarWinds celebrates 25 years with revealing tech survey

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SolarWinds unveils an illuminating tech survey outlining key advancements and future challenges in the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Philips launches entry-level LED display range globally
Digital Signage

Philips launches entry-level LED display range globally

Philips Professional Displays Services introduces affordable 'entry-level' LED display range, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series, worldwide, widening access to display technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Data Protection

Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day

CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
EduTech

Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms

New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions
Artificial Intelligence

Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions

Tricentis reveals that poor app quality costs firms up to $2.49M in annual lost revenue, marking the importance of mobile app quality on operational success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Embracing change: Making the shift from CEO to CPO & President
Recruitment

Embracing change: Making the shift from CEO to CPO & President

Projectworks' CEO steps down to take on dual role as Chief Product Officer and President, welcoming former Nexient CEO, Mark Orttung, to steer the company's global transition.

By Matthew Hayter • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Malware

Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same
Firewalls

IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same

Taking the professional spotlight combats imposter syndrome and boosts female representation in male-dominated ICT industry.

By Michelle Liao • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embracing change: The catalyst for women's empowerment in tech
Careers

IWD 2024: Embracing change: The catalyst for women's empowerment in tech

Despite increased female participation in tech, achieving inclusive leadership remains an uphill battle which involves fundamental shifts in corporate culture.

By Julie Landau • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

IT professionals stories

AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums
Generative AI

AI dominates top UK IT jobs, driving high salary premiums

Demand for AI skills has skyrocketed among IT professionals in the UK, with 97% of roles paying over £100,000 requiring AI proficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
EduTech

Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security

Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Encryption

CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC

The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Software Development

IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists

Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.

By Vindu Puri • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024