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Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Application Security

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings

Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021

Recruitment

Overtime in NZ business increasing, more than half go unpaid

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021

Wireless Networks

Arista Networks to build networking infrastructure for University of Waikato

The build, which covers the university's data centre, campus, and wireless environments, will support more than 12,000 students and 1,600 staff.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021

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Data Analytics

Adobe announces new suite of tools for retailers with in-store and online capabilities

Adobe has announced new tools for retailers created to help further deliver personalised shopping experiences for businesses in-store and online.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022

EduTech

Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage

New Zealand faces significant ICT skills shortage, but Whitireia and WelTec are preparing graduates for employment in the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

Unified Communications

Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers

Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021

Data Science

Competitive talent markets are a technology problem

Instead of seeing the next few months as a pot-luck, data science and technology should be utilised to pick apart what exactly organisations need to grow.

By Rudy Crous • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021

Marketing Technologies

Skill Finder adds 20 new Career Pathways to support Aus economic recovery

Skill Finder launches 20 new Career Pathways to meet demand for skilled workers in data analytics, digital marketing, and UX design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Unified Communications

UCG appoints NZ Delivery Partner contractors as full members of employment association, EMA

Telco services supplier UCG is appointing all of its New Zealand Delivery Partner subcontractors as full members of the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021

Recruitment

Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021

Firewalls

IWD 2021: Barracuda manager on promoting a 'diversity of thought'

Women can be and are leaders, but they may not fit into a male legacy management style, writes Barracuda territory manager for ANZ Angelina Liu.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021

International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Cohesity manager on how to better mentor women in IT

Companies and governments must invest in STEM education to attract more women to the IT industry, says Cohesity's Cathy Conroy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021

International Women's Day

IWD 2021: Talend CISO on empowering women in the workplace

Lack of workforce diversity in the IT industry needs to be acknowledged and addressed head-on to attract more women.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

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Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021