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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

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Gartner reveals top trends in data and analytics for 2022
Data Analytics

Gartner reveals top trends in data and analytics for 2022

Gartner has identified three key areas that it believes data and analytics (D&A) companies should move to implement into their strategy in 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
New low-code capabilities from Pega for AI-powered automation
Digital Transformation

New low-code capabilities from Pega for AI-powered automation

Pegasystems delivers new intelligent, low-code capabilities for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
IoT for seasoned professionals
EduTech

IoT for seasoned professionals

The Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments at Tech Futures Lab offers up-to-date learning for the fast-evolving IoT industry.

By Anna Reid • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Pluralsight and Go1 bring top tech education to more
EduTech

Pluralsight and Go1 bring top tech education to more

Together, the companies state they will deliver a curated content experience designed to help Go1 customers learn in-demand technology skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?
Malware

Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.

By Ray Garnie • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics
eLearning

'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics

Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth
Data Analytics

Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth

Tablets and Smartphone sales saw a decline in Q4 of the last financial year, however they also saw an overall yearly increase.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Verloop.io and Vonage partner to deliver conversational AI
Customer Relationship Management

Verloop.io and Vonage partner to deliver conversational AI

Verloop.io partners with Vonage to expand conversational AI applications across multiple channels, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Semiconductors

Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022

Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Report

Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region

New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — A chat with Gary Gruver
DevOps

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — A chat with Gary Gruver

Today we speak to Gary Gruver, a seasoned executive, author, and keynote speaker well-versed in agile and DevOps.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021

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Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March
Cloud Services

Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March

Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
EduTech

Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022