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Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
Unified Communications

Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO

Kordia Group hires Joshua Reedy from Vodafone as Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for internal cyber security posture and team leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
What does the future construction workforce look like?
Data Analytics

What does the future construction workforce look like?

Digital tools are becoming vital as the industry fights a skills shortage and tries to lure younger, tech-savvy workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet
Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft
Cybersecurity

Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft

She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Microsoft

Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action

Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
EduTech

Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start

NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Global Stories

Computer Science stories

IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.

By Alyssa King • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why the future is bright for women software engineers
Software engineering

IWD 2024: Why the future is bright for women software engineers

On IWD 2024, three female software engineers at WiseTech Global illustrate why now is the perfect time for women to dive into this burgeoning sector.

By Rianna Libdy, Holly Craig, Lana Lazareva • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
New Relic appoints Jason Leonidas as Regional Vice President
Data Analytics

New Relic appoints Jason Leonidas as Regional Vice President

Jason Leonidas promoted to Regional Vice President ANZ at New Relic. Responsible for customer success, strategic direction & business growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
University researchers succeed in boosting computer speeds by 2.5 times
DataCentre infrastructure

University researchers succeed in boosting computer speeds by 2.5 times

The scientists have found a novel approach that significantly improves the storage efficiency and output speed of computer systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Coding

Industry experts to share insights at free code conference

Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Top computer science university revealed
EduTech

Top computer science university revealed

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Computer Science stories

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair
Data Analytics

Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair

Professor Andrew Turpin has been appointed as the inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair to enhance research in eye health using data science.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022