Upskilling stories - Page 21
Lenovo launches mentorship programme for SMBs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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mentorship programme
Lenovo partners with entrepreneur Naomi Simson to launch the ThinkBook Mentorship Programme, offering regional SMBs technology and personalised guidance.
Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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skills shortage
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HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.
Hays: Jobseekers must 'self-disrupt' their career in 2020
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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social media
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recruitment
Jobseekers must take calculated risks, avoid raising salary talks too early, and highlight transferrable skills in 2020, says recruitment firm Hays.
Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
Cisco: leaders ready for networks to evolve with AI
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
47% of SD-WAN owners plan to have an AI-optimised WAN in two years and 35% believe their networks will be fully intent-based in two years' time.
Are you truly agile? Get up to speed this summer with Assurity
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Embrace the agile revolution this summer with Assurity's intensive Agile Summer School courses, offered across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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software development
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Mercy Ships, known for medical aid in developing nations, now seeks IT volunteers to support their floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in West Africa.
Asia Pacific financial services firms embrace AI's benefits
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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Asia Pacific financial services firms are accelerating AI adoption for growth, with 52% already leveraging AI, outpacing other sectors, says a Microsoft study.
Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.
Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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workplace
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recruitment
Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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notebook
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it budget
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economic forecast
Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.
Does work experience trump formal education?
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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education, learning & training
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recruitment
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hays
A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.
ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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resellers
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it management
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aca pacific
ACA Pacific expands into New Zealand with a new Auckland office, aiming to provide IT solutions and significant opportunities for local resellers.
Implementing AI with the team you have - DataRobot
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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robots
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data analytics
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data science
AI isn't just for data scientists. DataRobot shows how automated machine learning can empower all employees to become citizen data scientists.
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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skillsoft
Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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hays
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skills shortage
As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.
Veeam study outlines 'four Cs' of business intelligence
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Businesses are losing at least US$20 million every year because they can't meet users' demands for uninterrupted access to data and applications.
Exclusive: How emerging tech will impact the public sector
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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hcm
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oracle
Digital transformation presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector, according to Oracle ANZ Public Sector VP Surend Dayal.