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Your chance to celebrate site safety
Education, Learning & Training

Your chance to celebrate site safety

Construction firms and safety professionals will gather in Auckland on 8 November as Site Safe honours award winners and new graduates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch
EduTech

Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Microsoft NZ talks partner training – and increased partner support
DevOps

Exclusive interview: Microsoft NZ talks partner training – and increased partner support

Microsoft is upping its in-house support for partners as it urges partners to up their training to fully capitalise on the DX opportunity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Accelerator

Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator

Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Addressing the cyber security skills gap
Firewalls

Addressing the cyber security skills gap

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan gives a quick rundown Fortinet's multi-faceted approach to upskilling staff whilst reducing complexity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers
IT Automation

The future of automation in the workplace: increasing productivity and the emergence of New Collar workers

Automation is happening, whether we like it or not. And understandably, both employees and employers are fearful about the changes it will bring.

By Ian Scott • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Kiwibank invests in financial future of young Banqers
Fintech

Kiwibank invests in financial future of young Banqers

Virtual economy programme, Banqer, is thriving in New Zealand schools with over 30,000 students benefiting from Kiwibank funding.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities
Education, Learning & Training

CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities

About 1,600 workers could be needed at peak on Auckland's City Rail Link, with hundreds of openings for people new to work or unemployed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017

Global Stories

Upskilling stories

Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Drones

Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan outlines the 'massive' AI opportunity for resellers
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan outlines the 'massive' AI opportunity for resellers

Local integrators and resellers are yet to fully capitalise on the AI opportunity - and it's a 'massive' opportunity says Frost & Sullivan.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
CompTIA roadmap for channel: Networking and getting involved required
LinkedIn

CompTIA roadmap for channel: Networking and getting involved required

Networking and getting involved are key if the reseller channel wants to capitalise on opportunities and mitigate risks.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy
Brocade

AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy

IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet
Firewalls

Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet

Exclusive Networks bags 4 big wins at Fortinet's Accelerate 2017, lauded for robust APAC growth and technical prowess in cybersecurity.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Exclusive: Time for reseller thought leadership in growth cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Exclusive: Time for reseller thought leadership in growth cybersecurity market

Duo is calling on resellers to step up to the plate and provide more thought leadership as demand for security soars locally.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'
Risk & Compliance

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency has signed an MoU with tech association ISACA to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites
Hays

Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites

Hays, an employment and recruiting firm, has confirmed statistics showing a cyber skills shortage in Australia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Wavelink looks to drive Fortinet business with new appointments
Firewalls

Wavelink looks to drive Fortinet business with new appointments

Wavelink is ramping up its focus on Fortinet, appointing two new staff to help expand the distributor's Fortinet security business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017