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Workforce data shows physician shortages across Aotearoa
Health Technologies

Workforce data shows physician shortages across Aotearoa

New Zealand faces concerning shortages of physicians, with only 71 for every 100,000 people, compared to 99 in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Government

Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage

TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Dynatrace confirmed as supplier to NZ All-of-Government Marketplace
Government

Dynatrace confirmed as supplier to NZ All-of-Government Marketplace

The New Zealand All-of-Government Marketplace reinforces the commitment to supporting New Zealand public sector digital services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety
Cybersecurity

TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety

The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Artificial Intelligence

TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI

TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Global Stories

Government stories

Clear-Com appoints Paul Morini as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Customer Experience

Clear-Com appoints Paul Morini as Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Clear-Com appoints new sales manager for Southeast US region, focusing on customer engagement and driving sales activities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Cloud migration top priority as TechnologyOne support ends
Government

Cloud migration top priority as TechnologyOne support ends

Cloud migration is the top priority for a quarter of TechnologyOne's clients, as support for on-premise systems expires.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Joins Semperis Advisory Board
Ransomware

Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Joins Semperis Advisory Board

Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Semperis' advisory board to enhance identity threat detection and response in the public sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023
Decline in Australia, NZ PC markets in second quarter of 2023
EduTech

Decline in Australia, NZ PC markets in second quarter of 2023

Australia and New Zealand's traditional PC market sees YoY decline in 2Q23, with Australia down 5.1% and New Zealand down 10.3%, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation
Government

New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation

New Zealand's CERT NZ and NCSC have joined forces to create a lead operational cyber security agency, similar to those in Australia, the UK, and Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Cybersecurity challenges persist for SMBs, revealing need for support
EduTech

Cybersecurity challenges persist for SMBs, revealing need for support

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are struggling with cybersecurity challenges and lack necessary support - Sage report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
EduTech

Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women

UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
UK splashes £70m on new future telecoms technologies
Unified Communications

UK splashes £70m on new future telecoms technologies

The new investment will support ambitions to become a global leader in 6G technology, improving the capacity and speeds of data transfer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Poole Hospital data centre gets new fire suppression systems
EduTech

Poole Hospital data centre gets new fire suppression systems

UK company Secure I.T. Environments has completed a fire suppression project at Poole Hospital, providing 840m3 of fire protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK government
Artificial Intelligence

AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK government

Leading names from industry and national security are set to advise the UK government on the risks and opportunities from artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
AutogenAI shakes up Australian Government procurement with AI bid writing
Artificial Intelligence

AutogenAI shakes up Australian Government procurement with AI bid writing

UK's fastest-growing AI firm, AutogenAI, has launched in Australia, revolutionizing government contract bidding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Australian Govt urged to adopt green technology practices
Cloud Services

Australian Govt urged to adopt green technology practices

The tech sector is urging the Albanese Government to adopt recommendations to galvanise the role technology is playing in reducing Australia's carbon emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023