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Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Accelerator

Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch
EduTech

Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition
Students

NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Polytechnics

Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations

Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision
DevOps

NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
CROW rallies Kiwi students as the NZ Cyber Security Challenge gets closer
Education, Learning & Training

CROW rallies Kiwi students as the NZ Cyber Security Challenge gets closer

The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge aims to engage students and promote a career in cybersecurity, with unfilled jobs set to reach 1.5 million by 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Govt launches new online employment resource for young people
Government

Govt launches new online employment resource for young people

Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
EduTech

Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa

The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
New sign language achievement standards and resources released
EduTech

New sign language achievement standards and resources released

Educational leap as UK unveils new NZSL curriculum standards for secondary schools, expanding sign language learning and NCEA credit potential.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

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Exclusive interview: Red Hat on their ANZ partner ecosystem
Partner Programmes

Exclusive interview: Red Hat on their ANZ partner ecosystem

Colin Garro, Red Hat sales and channel director gives us an update on Red Hat partner programs and explains their channel approach.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Oracle launches new cloud-driven partner program
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches new cloud-driven partner program

OPN says the offering rewards partners that demonstrate expertise, a successful track record, and customer satisfaction.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
How to build a #human element into your organisational culture – Xero
Fintech

How to build a #human element into your organisational culture – Xero

Xero's Rachael Powell outlines six essential components using the acronym EBITDA to build a human-centred organisational culture amid rapid business changes.

By Rachael Powell • 8 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Cloud native: Exclusive interview with API Talent's CEO & NZQA's CIO
Hyperscale

Cloud native: Exclusive interview with API Talent's CEO & NZQA's CIO

Drive a Tesla, and then get into another competitor's electric vehicle and drive that - that for me is the difference.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Digital university credentials enhance student mobility
Enterprise Content Management

Digital university credentials enhance student mobility

UoA propels student potential with innovative digital credential system, bolstering global job and education prospects.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Rotorua business scores Google Partner qualification
Marketing Technologies

Rotorua business scores Google Partner qualification

A Rotorua digital marketing firm celebrates as the sole Google Partner in the area, exemplifying exceptional AdWords prowess and client growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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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