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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
Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand
Partner Programmes

Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand

Specialist consulting firm Barhead has teamed up with Microsoft to meet the growing demand for consultants versed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud
EduTech

Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud

Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021

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Why AI's breakthrough use case for enterprise is to aid API development
DevOps

Why AI's breakthrough use case for enterprise is to aid API development

APIs already power most of our favourite web-based applications, and will only become more important into the future.

By Vikas Vijendra • 5 min read • Mon, 24th 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
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
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
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021