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Does work experience trump formal education?
Education, Learning & Training

Does work experience trump formal education?

A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office
Resellers

ACA Pacific marks move into NZ with new Auckland office

ACA Pacific expands into New Zealand with a new Auckland office, aiming to provide IT solutions and significant opportunities for local resellers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Four ways operator training saves money
Risk & Compliance

Four ways operator training saves money

Training operators can trim fuel use, maintenance bills and accident downtime while lifting productivity across the fleet.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 26th May 2019
Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?

InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019

Global Stories

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IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

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.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Adobe Advertising Ambassador program launches in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Advertising Ambassador program launches in Australia

The program aims to lead transformation of digital experiences in the Australian market for selected Australian partners, with a wider rollout to follow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Implementing AI with the team you have - DataRobot
Robotics

Implementing AI with the team you have - DataRobot

AI isn't just for data scientists. DataRobot shows how automated machine learning can empower all employees to become citizen data scientists.

By Tim Young • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?

Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market
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
Veeam study outlines 'four Cs' of business intelligence
Virtualisation

Veeam study outlines 'four Cs' of business intelligence

Businesses are losing at least US$20 million every year because they can't meet users' demands for uninterrupted access to data and applications.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Exclusive: How emerging tech will impact the public sector
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How emerging tech will impact the public sector

Digital transformation presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector, according to Oracle ANZ Public Sector VP Surend Dayal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
How digital transformation will increase revenue for the Australian construction industry
Data Analytics

How digital transformation will increase revenue for the Australian construction industry

Procore Technologies and ACA Research have released a report on technology usage and skills in the Australian construction industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA
Cybersecurity

One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
The fight for power in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Data Analytics

The fight for power in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is set to have a profound impact on society. Here's how organisations can adapt. #technology #digital #business.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
APAC manufacturing nearly at an AI tipping point
Manufacturing

APAC manufacturing nearly at an AI tipping point

Soon, manufacturers who have not kept up with the advances in AI technologies will be vastly outstripped by those that have.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Digital spending to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2022
Internet of Things

Digital spending to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2022

A recent study by Zinnov shows that IoT spend reached US$201 billion in 2018 while outsourcing service providers generated $40 billion in revenue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Why businesses must embrace automation to ensure success
IT Automation

Why businesses must embrace automation to ensure success

With 45% of workers forecasted to be self-employed by 2023, businesses must embrace automation or risk falling behind, says Upstream Solutions CEO Scott Crosby.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

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