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New Zealand desperate for skilled tech staff
Education, Learning & Training

New Zealand desperate for skilled tech staff

Skills shortages are slowing growth across New Zealand's $18.8 billion tech sector, despite easier visa access for overseas talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

Global Stories

IT Department stories

Massive financial opportunity for IT leaders leveraging AI
Artificial Intelligence

Massive financial opportunity for IT leaders leveraging AI

The number of software applications on IT teams' work computers has increased by 71% in the past year, according to a report by Freshworks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Why existing employees could be the key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Risk & Compliance

Why existing employees could be the key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

Upskilling existing employees offers a faster and potentially more cost-effective strategy to close the skills gap.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
HPE helping IT leaders navigate the rising security concerns
Network Infrastructure

HPE helping IT leaders navigate the rising security concerns

As technological advancements surge, IT leaders find themselves at a crossroads, balancing innovation aspirations with escalating security risks, reveals HPE.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Australia tops global IT investment for hybrid work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australia tops global IT investment for hybrid work

Improvements needed in device management, says SOTI report, despite Australia leading in IT investment for hybrid work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Balancing hybrid tech: On-premises performance matters
IT Department

Balancing hybrid tech: On-premises performance matters

It's worth remembering that most organizations continue to run most of their IT estate on-premises - and this will be the case for the foreseeable future.

By James Harvey • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Securing remote management tools boosts business protection
Hybrid & Remote Work

Securing remote management tools boosts business protection

To continue to improve efficiency and productivity for an increasingly remote workforce, businesses must address potential security risks head-on.

By Sojung Lee • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Urgent: Technologists must sway leaders on app observability
Network Infrastructure

Urgent: Technologists must sway leaders on app observability

While technologists are acutely aware of the need for application observability, they are yet to convince senior leaders within their organizations.

By Gregg Ostrowski • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Protect Your Employees From Becoming A 'Single Point of Failure'
Cybersecurity

Protect Your Employees From Becoming A 'Single Point of Failure'

IT departments need to work closely with HR to ensure employees' roles – and their subsequent access levels – are clearly defined.

By Clarence Dent • 5 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
Safeguarding your financial data
Data Protection

Safeguarding your financial data

Managing data security is crucial in the digital revolution. Here are five steps towards better financial data security.

By Eugene Ostapenko • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
New study reveals 51% of employees using unauthorised apps
EduTech

New study reveals 51% of employees using unauthorised apps

The research shows that 92% of employees and managers in large enterprises want full control over applications, but they don't have it.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
The paradox of change, and how to get around it
Software-as-a-Service

The paradox of change, and how to get around it

The business decision to technologically transform should not come from an IT department but from the business itself.

By Mark Weaser • 5 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Cloud adoption still a work in progress, NetApp finds
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud adoption still a work in progress, NetApp finds

NetApp has announced the results of the annual Cloud Infrastructure Report based on a survey of public cloud business and IT decision makers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
When technology overstays its welcome
Firewalls

When technology overstays its welcome

Battles with 'legacy' systems have transitioned into broader battles with 'tech debt', but the root cause and resolution options are still much the same.

By Derek Rast • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments

IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Why IT leaders need to be brought into the leadership team sooner rather than later
Cloud Services

Why IT leaders need to be brought into the leadership team sooner rather than later

IT leaders must align with business objectives and be integrated into the leadership team to drive digital transformation and ensure ongoing business success.

By Vinayak Sreedhar • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

85% of Australian tech leaders say digital transformation demand outstrips IT budget growth
Application Performance Monitoring

85% of Australian tech leaders say digital transformation demand outstrips IT budget growth

Australian IT teams are losing control of digital infrastructure as non-IT business units take the lead in developing most of the applications that they use.

By Appian • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021