Professional Development (PD) stories
Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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management
Protective intelligence experts launch leadership book for executives facing rising threats and boardroom pressure.
Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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physical security
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public sector
Gallagher Security brings Jonathan Finan back to New Zealand as Technical Account Manager for the Central North Island, deepening partner support.
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers
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devops
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data analytics
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it automation
CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
Last week
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip uses DevDays 2026 to push AI into workflows, training and product design as it marks 20 years and expands its global cloud platform.
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
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rpa
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supply chain
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llms
Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
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edutech
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devops
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e-learning
London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
UK law firms lead AI use for time savings & profit
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digital transformation
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rpa
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genai
UK legal professionals emerge as global AI leaders, with 62% regular users and strong training seen as key to boosting profitability.
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Last month
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saas
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data analytics
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data science
Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.
Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study
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crm
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cx
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martech
New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.
Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module
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e-learning
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it automation
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ai
Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer adopts Legora AI firmwide
Last month
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer selects Legora as its firmwide AI platform, boosting drafting tools and launching a new client collaboration portal.
Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention
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hcm
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socs
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ai
Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.
GTIA launches PeerTrust Circles for security-led IT peers
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it services
GTIA has launched PeerTrust Circles, a security-led peer network helping IT service leaders benchmark trust, resilience and maturity.
NZ small businesses embrace AI but struggle to scale use
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Over half of SMEs in New Zealand now use AI, but most still lack training and strategy to turn experiments into real productivity gains.