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Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer
Hyperscale

Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer

Advantage has employed the services of Dr Bryce Antony in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity mitigation strategies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Software Development

Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector

NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Gaming

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports

In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers
Software Development

Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers

New Zealand eases border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers to support sector growth, says Digital Economy Minister.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

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
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Global Stories

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The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Hybrid & Remote Work

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022

IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Australia's DESE's adopts Qlik data analytics in digital transformation
Data Analytics

Australia's DESE's adopts Qlik data analytics in digital transformation

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment in Australia is using Qlik's analytics platform to improve data insights and decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Cybersecurity automation: differing priorities show need for better C-Suite awareness of benefits
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity automation: differing priorities show need for better C-Suite awareness of benefits

2022 will be the year of automation, as IT professionals consider career alternatives and cybersecurity automation becomes crucial.

By Céline Gajnik • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Pure Storage's six essential technology trends to watch in 2022
Storage

Pure Storage's six essential technology trends to watch in 2022

While COVID-19 marked 2020 and 2021, 2022 is set to be a year of recovery with organisations settling into new ways of working.

By Mark Jobbins • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Artificial Intelligence

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022

AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
The state of the SOC: skills shortages, automation and gaining context remain a challenge for SOCs
Security Operations Centres

The state of the SOC: skills shortages, automation and gaining context remain a challenge for SOCs

The security operations centre (SOC) has been on the front line facing the pandemic-induced escalation of cybersecurity threats in the past eighteen months.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jan 2022
Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage
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
4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Malware

4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022

Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform
Human Capital Management

Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform

The platform will leverage the company's recruitment partner network in an effort to provide organisations with a global talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program

Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021