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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
Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'
Cybersecurity

Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'

Cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia leaves companies vulnerable to data breaches, says ISACA. Breach costs average $3.46m. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Global Stories

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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
CyberArk expands partner program in privileged account security push
Health Technologies

CyberArk expands partner program in privileged account security push

CyberArk has ramped up its partner program in an effort to enhance its partners' privileged account security expertise and drive new business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding

Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding

Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics
Skills shortage

Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics

New cybersecurity center in Tokyo aims to address skills shortage in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. #cybersecurity #Tokyo2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy
Partner Programmes

SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy

SAP unveils a new three-point strategy to expand its Indian partner ecosystem, aiming to bolster digital transformation, upskill partners, and support SMBs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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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
The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion
Unitec

The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016