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VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite
Virtualisation

Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider
Partner Programmes

5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider

Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers
Cybersecurity

Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers

Singtel is promising to strengthen Singapore's cybersecurity talent for students and mid-career professionals who want to get a start in the industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
SafeStack snags Google, Microsoft cybersecurity experts for new advisory board
DevOps

SafeStack snags Google, Microsoft cybersecurity experts for new advisory board

New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm SafeStack has signed up major talent to its advisory board to help the company achieve further growth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Simon Segars, CEO of Arm, joins SoftBank Group Board of Directors
Unified Communications

Simon Segars, CEO of Arm, joins SoftBank Group Board of Directors

Arm's chief Simon Segars enhances SoftBank's board, positioning for tech governance and growth post $32bn buyout.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

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Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials
Robert Half Technology

Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials

Millennials will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020 - something businesses in NZ are getting ready for.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
ATEED

LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up
Recruitment

Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up

Respondents listed developing new skills (42%) and achieving better work-life balance (36%) as the top two reasons why they are most likely to switch.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort
Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort

NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Skills shortage

24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa
Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa

Offcut's Dan Price among first to snag a 'world-leading' entrepreneur visa, joining the elite Edmund Hillary Fellowship.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Getting SaaS-y with backup
Disaster Recovery

Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Getting SaaS-y with backup

NZ firms seek solid SaaS backup solutions as Office 365 and G Suite fall short on data recovery needs, finds Ingram Micro Showcase.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Skills shortage

Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
NZTech

Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO

Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?
Recruitment

Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?

A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives
NZTech

NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives

NZTech seeks vibrant voices for its Board as the tech sector's influence on NZ's GDP surges ahead. Nominations are now open ahead of the AGM.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017