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DXC Technology & Autism NZ help autistic Kiwis into the workforce

DXC Technology and Autism New Zealand's new Enterprise Centre in Wellington will support autistic Kiwis in securing high-skilled jobs across various industries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019

Internet of Things

Microsoft survey shows strong IoT adoption amongst enterprises

According to the report, 85% of those surveyed work in IoT adoption, with almost 75% working with projects in the planning stages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019

Partner Programmes

Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto

As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Software-as-a-Service

McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Social Media

Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Accenture

Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019

Digital Transformation

Why ANZ organisations are seeing a decline in digital transformation - IDC

Over 70% of ANZ organisations are investing in technology for innovation and workspace modernisation, but struggle to attract and retain talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

Unified Communications

Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Cloud Services

Lack of digital talent in Australia, report finds

Digital talent shortage is the biggest problem facing Australian companies, according to a report by ntegrity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

Education, Learning & Training

What they don’t teach you in school

The scheme aims to ease the skilled labour shortage by giving Year 12 and 13 pupils hands-on trades experience before they leave school.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Why 49% of employers aim to increase headcount – Hays

Technical skills have the highest impact on NZ organizations, with civil engineers and salespeople in high demand, according to Hays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Skills shortage

True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia's tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights

Australian tech industry faces a shortage of 200k skilled workers, warns Halcyon Knights; diversity and inclusion policies need reevaluation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019

Human Capital Management

Why skill shortages are about to get worse

An ageing workforce is expected to leave New Zealand employers scrambling to replace experience, with 86% of hiring managers concerned.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Jun 2019

Quantum Computing

IT spread in organisations good for business, bad for security

Tech spend outside IT department creates opportunities, but increases security and consumer trust risks, finds world's largest tech leadership survey.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019

EdTech

NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech

New Zealand's education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people's jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019