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The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

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BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy
DevOps

BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy

BeyondTrust has named former Gartner analyst Felix Gaehtgens as VP of Product Strategy to lead innovation in identity and access management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI surveys, global payroll & mobility tools

Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
Data Analytics

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Oracle unveils AI agents to streamline HR tasks & boost careers
Human Capital Management

Oracle unveils AI agents to streamline HR tasks & boost careers

Oracle has introduced AI agents in its Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline HR tasks and enhance career development at no extra cost for users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as chief information security officer
Data Protection

Smartsheet names Ravi Soin as chief information security officer

Smartsheet has appointed Ravi Soin as its Chief Information Security Officer to lead global cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives amid AI advancements.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Hypetap appoints new leaders to drive influencer growth in UK
Marketing Technologies

Hypetap appoints new leaders to drive influencer growth in UK

Hypetap appoints Chris Davis and Albertine Brandon to lead its UK expansion, boosting influencer marketing growth across the region in 2024.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments
Digital Transformation

Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments

Teletrac Navman strengthens its enterprise business development team with three new hires, boosting expertise in construction, mining, local government, utilities and transport.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Zoho boosts UK investment with new data centre & AI tools
Data Protection

Zoho boosts UK investment with new data centre & AI tools

Zoho reports 43% UK growth, opening a new data centre and office in Milton Keynes by 2026 to expand AI tools and triple its workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise
Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
SQiBLE appoints Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to drive growth
DevOps

SQiBLE appoints Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to drive growth

SQiBLE has appointed Tony Hammond as Sales Executive to enhance growth, leveraging his tech sector experience and strategic client-focused approach.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director
Marketing Technologies

Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director

Taboola appoints Chris Blight as UK Advertising Sales Director to lead Realise platform's strategic sales and expand its advertiser base amid UK team growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform for warehouse efficiency
Supply Chain

Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform for warehouse efficiency

Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform to boost warehouse efficiency with real-time insights, device integration, and enhanced staff engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025