IT careers stories

Perforce report says ageing PHP talent pool and rising stack complexity are making it harder for companies to hire and keep experienced developers.

Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.

Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.

On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.

A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

The demand for cybersecurity professionals has increased exponentially, and the trend is expected to continue as the world becomes more digital.

Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.

Fortinet has pledged to train one million people to help close the cybersecurity skills gap following the recent White House summit.

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

Manaiakalani students break into IT through Fusion Networks' tailored internship, bridging the experience gap for Kiwi youth.

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

Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.

The outcome is clear: though tech-driven growth has recovered, it seems that growth has been delivered at a lower level of employment.