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Deloitte study reveals the ICT job crisis in Australia
Deloitte

Deloitte study reveals the ICT job crisis in Australia

In Australia there is a decreasing amount of skilled ICT professionals entering the workforce, just when demand is through the roof.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015

Global Stories

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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
Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth
DevOps

Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth

Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Certifications key to filling IT jobs
Open source

Certifications key to filling IT jobs

As the demand for IT workers continues to grow, more and more employers are turning to certifications to help identify the right candidates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap
IT Department

How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap

As analog revenues flatten and decline for many industries, businesses are shifting to a new source of growth: digital revenue from digital business.

By Peter Sondergaard • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!
Microsoft

The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!

This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Intel Security launches Office 365 channel kit; new partner program
Cloud Access Security Broker

Intel Security launches Office 365 channel kit; new partner program

Intel Security had launched an Office 365 channel kit, to help resellers up-sell, while also providing dramatically faster protection for customers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Bespoke continues AWS training in APAC
Hyperscale

Bespoke continues AWS training in APAC

Bespoke Training Services says it has seen rapid adoption of AWS training in ANZ, and to build on this it is expanding its portfolio of locations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Connector Systems: Ten trends shaping the technology market today
Software Development

Connector Systems: Ten trends shaping the technology market today

Mark Dasent from Connector Systems reveals top tech market trends, including co-opetition, cloud services, and subscription models reshaping the industry.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Does your business develop your job skills?
Migration

Does your business develop your job skills?

As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
Busy September for Renaissance
Firewalls

Busy September for Renaissance

Renaissance's packed September with events aimed at upskilling partners in various tech brands, from firewall training to networking.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
A strategic approach to training
Unified Communications

A strategic approach to training

Amid chaos, contact centres evolve, using strategic training to foster growth and transform customer service into a refined profession.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
Renaissance: MagnumMac returns to profit
Renaissance

Renaissance: MagnumMac returns to profit

MagnumMac bounces back to profit with a 17% revenue growth, outpacing Apple's own stores. CEO hails early success of turnaround initiatives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

Commvault streamlines channel; NEXTGEN becomes sole NZ distributor
Partner Programmes

Commvault streamlines channel; NEXTGEN becomes sole NZ distributor

Commvault has chosen NEXTGEN to serve as a single distributor for its New Zealand market as the company shifts to a value over volume model.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?
Absolute IT

New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?

Hands on experience trumps formal qualification when it comes to hiring new staff in the ICT sector, according to new information from Absolute IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
EduTech

Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom

Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015