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Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
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Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report

Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.
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Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.
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Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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Whitecliffe's flexible training hours empower women like Brooklyn Smith to pursue IT careers without sacrificing family commitments, challenging industry norms.
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Callaghan Innovation urges firms to apply for R&D internship grants

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Callaghan Innovation says that New Zealand businesses still have time to snap up valuable R&D talent before the window of opportunity closes on September 6.
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Northland to get new school specialising in tech skills

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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A new tech-focused tertiary school in Whangarei aims to address Northland's tech skills shortage, offering software development and design programmes.
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How to take your job search to the next level

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Mastering the job hunt: Learn effective resume crafting, the importance of follow-ups, and strategic networking to stand out and secure your next role.
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DXC Technology & Autism NZ help autistic Kiwis into the workforce

Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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DXC Technology and Autism New Zealand's new Enterprise Centre in Wellington will support autistic Kiwis in securing high-skilled jobs across various industries.
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Microsoft survey shows strong IoT adoption amongst enterprises

Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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According to the report, 85% of those surveyed work in IoT adoption, with almost 75% working with projects in the planning stages.
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Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.
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McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
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Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
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Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.
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NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech

Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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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.
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Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Fri, 31st May 2019
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Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.
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Why ANZ organisations are seeing a decline in digital transformation - IDC

Wed, 29th May 2019
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Over 70% of ANZ organisations are investing in technology for innovation and workspace modernisation, but struggle to attract and retain talent.
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Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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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.
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One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

Fri, 10th May 2019
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A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
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Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist

Fri, 10th May 2019
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The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
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'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses

Wed, 1st May 2019
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Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.