Digital Skills stories - Page 8
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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2degrees
A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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genai
Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.
Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.
Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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digital literacy
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mbie
New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations
Thu, 30th May 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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schools
Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SkyHive Technologies for skills boost
Fri, 24th May 2024
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e-learning
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ai
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multimodal learning
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SkyHive Technologies to enhance AI-powered skills intelligence, marking its fourth strategic purchase to build agile, skills-based organisations.
Sapia Labs presents 'revolutionary' AI research at SIOP conference
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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uc
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llms
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agentic ai
At the upcoming SIOP conference, Sapia Labs will present four innovative research pieces on how AI and chat interview technology can revolutionise hiring practices.
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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education, learning & training
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kaspersky
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
DocuWare to bring financial insights in second webinar
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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webinar
Future-proof your finance career with AI in DocuWare's must-attend webinar, providing game-changing insights, taking place March 19th.
'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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productivity
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oecd
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engagement
In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.
IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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auckland council
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it professionals
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iwd
Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.
The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
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education, learning & training
Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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email security
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chorus
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scams
Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.
Udemy introduces AI-driven thematic analysis to bolster group learning
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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uc
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ai
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cybersecurity
Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.
HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
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hsbc
HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.
Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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education, learning & training
A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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pwc
Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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kpis
In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.