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Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Skills shortage

Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
NZTech

Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO

Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Cybersecurity

How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security

Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Breach Prevention

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses

Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Polytechnics

Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage

Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Addressing the cyber security skills gap
Firewalls

Addressing the cyber security skills gap

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan gives a quick rundown Fortinet's multi-faceted approach to upskilling staff whilst reducing complexity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report
DevOps

Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report

KPMG's Project Management Survey 2017 revealed that two-thirds of projects undertaken in New Zealand are failing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector
EduTech

NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector

NZTech says New Zealand is putting its focus overseas to attract tech talent, but it shouldn't be our only initiative.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 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

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

EC-Council gives Kaplan the green light for digital forensics courses
Cybersecurity

EC-Council gives Kaplan the green light for digital forensics courses

The EC-Council has given approval for Kaplan Singapore to use its cybersecurity features in a new course designed for digital forensics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy
Brocade

AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy

IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade
Brocade

Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade

Organisations that address this now will be in the strongest position to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center
Skills shortage

On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics looming, Cyberbit & Ni Cybersecurity saw an urgent need to provide cybersecurity skills training in Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Australia in a digital boom with 40,000 more tech jobs over the last two years
Deloitte

Australia in a digital boom with 40,000 more tech jobs over the last two years

A new report has revealed without skilled ICT labour Australia will stagnate - 81,000 new ICT professionals are needed by 2022 to fuel future growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia
Cybersecurity

Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia

Victoria aims be Australia's first truly cyber ready state - and at the centre of the fast-growing cybersecurity ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces
AI Security

Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces

The Cyber Security Pitch @ Parliament event saw New South Wales' top students and companies come together to tackle the growing cybercrime threat.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students
Cybersecurity

Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students

Optus Business has launched a new Cyber Education program designed to encourage students to consider a career in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017