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Digital Skills stories - Page 5

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Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
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Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.
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RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.
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Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Practical DevSecOps has certified over 1,000 professionals in its rigorous AI security programme, addressing critical skills gaps in defending against evolving AI threats.
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Faster cloud adoption could save NZD $3.6 billion for NZ government

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.
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Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.
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AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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AI adoption is rising fast in Australia and New Zealand, but most workers lack training, hindering businesses from realising true benefits of the technology.
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RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.
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Otago pilot delivers digital skills boost for Pacific workers

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Project Fetu pilot in Otago boosts digital skills for Pacific and rural workers, offering community-based training amid regional manufacturing job cuts.
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Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Cognizant set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD with 53,199 staff in a global AI hackathon, creating over 30,600 ideas to boost innovation and AI skills.
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If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.
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Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.
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NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
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Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte will adopt the new AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty locally.
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ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.
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Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
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New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.
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Denodo University Challenge opens for global AI & data contest

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.
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N-able launches free global UEM certification for IT staff

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.
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DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.