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Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot
Entrepreneur

Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot

The Global Impact Visa is a three-year open work visa allowing entrepreneurs to work and live in New Zealand, limited to 400 applicants.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Digital tech at the forefront of education direction
EduTech

Digital tech at the forefront of education direction

New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Kiwi educator only one in Australasia to be chosen for Google Academy
EduTech

Kiwi educator only one in Australasia to be chosen for Google Academy

Tarawera High School professional development e-learning leader, Sam Gibson will soon be joining just 35 other certified educators around the world.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Otago Polytech grad one of 15 selected for GovTech Talent Graduate Programme
GovTech

Otago Polytech grad one of 15 selected for GovTech Talent Graduate Programme

Otago Polytechnic graduate Jacob Ong is one of fifteen students selected for the GovTech Talent Graduate Programme.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Auckland IT jobs paying the most, Wellington a 'mixed bag'
Absolute IT

Auckland IT jobs paying the most, Wellington a 'mixed bag'

Auckland now the highest paying region for IT professionals in New Zealand, surpassing Wellington, according to Absolute IT's latest Remuneration Report.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs
DevOps

IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs

The South Island of New Zealand is attracting IT professionals from overseas as they search for job opportunities, says Crew Consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Robotics

Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators

Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

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Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager
Recruitment

Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager

Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.

By Ellie Martin • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Gaming

Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.

By Shannon Williams • 12 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ
DevOps

IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ

Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Hyperscale

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say
Health Technologies

President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016
Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election
Facebook

Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election

As the polls close across the US, Facebook has released data showing some interesting moments from the election that have taken place in recent weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016

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AISA community to host 'Extraordinary' General Meeting to reinforce future direction
Australian Information Industry Association

AISA community to host 'Extraordinary' General Meeting to reinforce future direction

The Australian Information Security Association (AISA) will be hosting what it has dubbed an 'Extraordinary General Meeting for members this month.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
ISACA results show security skills shortage dire, but Asia fares well
Cybersecurity

ISACA results show security skills shortage dire, but Asia fares well

ISACA has put the global cybersecurity skills shortage under the microscope and shown that there's still a large gap between jobs & candidates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Aussie organisations unknowingly contributing to cyber security skills shortage
Cybersecurity

Aussie organisations unknowingly contributing to cyber security skills shortage

Aussie firms are inadvertently fuelling a cyber security skills crunch by not adequately investing in and recognising the need for expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'
Cybersecurity

Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'

Cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia leaves companies vulnerable to data breaches, says ISACA. Breach costs average $3.46m. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016