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CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel
Information Communication & Technology

CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel

IT skills in the channel are more important than ever to understand and keep ahead of the industry's shape and direction.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Businesses are recognising the power of upskilling
eLearning

Businesses are recognising the power of upskilling

Online learning is quickly becoming the primary means of upskilling, providing measurable value to businesses and their tech pros.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase
Health Technologies

Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase

The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage
Data Analytics

Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage

Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning
Unified Communications

Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning

Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel
Partner Programmes

The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel

IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Lack of security and skills halting adoption of hybrid IT
Storage

Lack of security and skills halting adoption of hybrid IT

Security concerns and IT skills shortages hindering hybrid IT management potential in Australia, finds new SolarWinds study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Intel Security working with channel to deliver 'complete solutions'
Endpoint Protection

Intel Security working with channel to deliver 'complete solutions'

The threat landscape it undergoing massive shifts. Intel Security outlines its views on the market - and the role partners will play for the company.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
NZTech head Candace Kinser steps down
NZTech

NZTech head Candace Kinser steps down

Candace Kinser resigns as NZTech CEO after 3 years, highlights achievements and sets vision for tech sector's future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Top 25 hottest skills in 2013
LinkedIn

Top 25 hottest skills in 2013

LinkedIn has revealed the top 25 skills that got people hired in 2013, with social media marketing coming in at number one.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone
Schools

Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone

NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow
Bright Sparks

ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow

UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand
Unified Communications

Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand

Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Schools

Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world

Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Kiwi recruitment firm to solve NZ digital skill shortage woes
Recruitment

Kiwi recruitment firm to solve NZ digital skill shortage woes

Start-up FutureYou has launched in New Zealand to address the digital industry's need for specialist recruitment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Demand running high for ICT professionals
Skills shortage

Demand running high for ICT professionals

Demand for ICT professionals is running high, with strong demand 'the new normal' for 2015 according to Peoplebank Australia.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015
IT industry to recruit at RWC
NZICT

IT industry to recruit at RWC

Rugby World Cup's 'Cloud' venue to host IT recruitment drive in New Zealand, tackling skills shortage and wooing global talent.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
Catch me if you can
Software Development

Catch me if you can

As IT evolves, the role of the CIO has shifted focus from mere technical expertise to strategic business skills, with more CIOs now reporting directly to CEOs.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010