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Optimism in the air for NZ businesses
Information Communication & Technology

Optimism in the air for NZ businesses

Business confidence rose to its highest in more than three years in the third quarter and broadened beyond Canterbury...

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
JOBS: Playing the Part...
Gaming

JOBS: Playing the Part...

Indeed, it's hard to imagine a world without the conveniences made possible by Apple products and the copycat devices they have inspired.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
JOBS: The man behind the film…
Gaming

JOBS: The man behind the film…

Joshua Michael Stern dives into the challenge of portraying Steve Jobs' untold journey in the anticipated film 'JOBS', set for a NZ release on Aug 29.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2013
The Duct of Wellington
Digital Transformation

The Duct of Wellington

Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone
Support

Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone

Australian start-up breaks through four million projects, 25 regional marketplaces, 15 currencies and 10 languages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
SEEK online jobseeker activity increases
Seek

SEEK online jobseeker activity increases

SEEK sees jobseeker site visits soar, with desktop views up 8% and mobile visits up 14% in July 2012, indicating rising job market confidence.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012
IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
EduTech

IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland

IBM's new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Global Stories

Job Market stories

JOBS: On Location...
Gaming

JOBS: On Location...

JOBS producer Mark Hulme insisted that the film's early scenes be shot in the actual location in which they occurred—the garage of Jobs' adoptive parents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius
Gaming

JOBS: Ashton Kutcher honours a genius

Ashton Kutcher's connection with Steve Jobs helped him secure lead role in JOBS, due to his deep understanding of technology and Apple.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Emotional Kutcher recalls passing on Steve Jobs...
Apple

Emotional Kutcher recalls passing on Steve Jobs...

Ashton Kutcher reveals heartache over missing a chance to meet Steve Jobs, calling it a missed opportunity of a lifetime.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
JOBS: The moment it all began…
Gaming

JOBS: The moment it all began…

In a monumental biopic, 'JOBS' unfurls the inspiring saga of the visionary Steve Jobs, whose retirement halted the digital world.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
5 biggest job search mistakes…
LinkedIn

5 biggest job search mistakes…

While it's crucial to do the right things in a job search, it's also important to avoid making common mistakes...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Take advantage of your “in between” mobile moments
Marketing Technologies

Take advantage of your “in between” mobile moments

LinkedIn's redesigned mobile app now lets users search for jobs, companies, groups, and people, helping you make the most of in between moments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?
Apple

Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?

As WWDC wraps, the Steve Jobs biopic emerges, potentially outshining Apple's tech releases. Will it captivate or divide opinions?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Hiring priorities unchanged for tech firms
Information Communication & Technology

Hiring priorities unchanged for tech firms

In the first half of 2013, tech hiring focusses remain steady, with data analysts now a top priority, joining Java developers and mobile devs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
Low-value tech hires in 2013
Information Communication & Technology

Low-value tech hires in 2013

In a 2013 survey of nearly 1,100 tech-focused hiring pros, Dice reveals the year's five lowest-priority hires, from entry-level talent to administrative roles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
2013 Cloud Predictions
Unified Communications

2013 Cloud Predictions

2013 will see a surge in OpenStack innovation, Big Data's rise in enterprise, and the expansion of the Internet of Things, reshaping the cloud market.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2013
Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs
Rakon

Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs

Rakon to cut 60 New Zealand jobs, shifting manufacturing to China and India to cut costs and improve profits by NZD $10 million annually.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012