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IT Industry stories

Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available
Health Technologies

Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available

Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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's IT industry needs to up its game
DevOps

New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game

Less than half of Kiwi tech and digital workers plan to stay in their current jobs, according to a new report from Global Attract.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
EduTech

'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers

Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Global Stories

IT Industry stories

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Fintech

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Aussie IT teams not prepared for digital business demands, report says
Internet of Things

Aussie IT teams not prepared for digital business demands, report says

More than half of Australian IT teams will struggle to meet the demands of digital business over the next 12 months.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
The three IT areas that will future-proof your career
Cybersecurity

The three IT areas that will future-proof your career

Here are the top 3 roles in IT that are predicted to create the most jobs in the coming years - did your position make the cut?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Who is in the heavyweight line-up of speakers at the 2017 CIO Forum?
Digital Transformation

Who is in the heavyweight line-up of speakers at the 2017 CIO Forum?

Here are some insights into some of the big international names that will be sharing their invaluable knowledge - including the FBI and Volvo!.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Big changes ahead - Gartner says ANZ IT spending to surpass $96b in 2017
Digital Transformation

Big changes ahead - Gartner says ANZ IT spending to surpass $96b in 2017

​Speaking to an audience of more than 1,500 CIOs and IT leaders, Gartner's SVP revealed good tidings for the ANZ IT industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?
IT Industry

Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?

The outcome is clear: though tech-driven growth has recovered, it seems that growth has been delivered at a lower level of employment.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Current channel change 'like root canal without anesthetic' says Gartner
Customer Experience

EXCLUSIVE: Current channel change 'like root canal without anesthetic' says Gartner

As resellers grapple with a painful change in business models, Gartner's Neil McMurchy offers some insight on the way forward.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
New sales MD for ANZ as F5 revitalises channel focus
Hybrid Cloud

New sales MD for ANZ as F5 revitalises channel focus

F5 Networks hires ANZ managing director, Rob Malkin, to strengthen sales focus on its partners and drive growth in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries
IT Industry

New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries

The IT industry isn't just a place for the boys and is in fact a great place for the girls - an initiative has been launched to promote this message.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

IT Industry stories

Now's the time to hire: Australian IT workers cautiously positive about employment outlook
IT Industry

Now's the time to hire: Australian IT workers cautiously positive about employment outlook

The Australian IT industry seems to be positive about employment prospects but there are still areas ripe for talent acquisition, new survey finds.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Easy peasy: Aussie IT pros finding it easier than ever to land a job
IT Industry

Easy peasy: Aussie IT pros finding it easier than ever to land a job

Confidence in IT job market reaches new heights as professionals express optimism and stability, says Clicks IT Recruitment study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
South Australia gets new IT hub for more than 600 full-time staff
IT Industry

South Australia gets new IT hub for more than 600 full-time staff

An Australasian IT company has announced a new development in South Australia, taking advantage of support from the local government.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
The race to digital affecting Australian IT industry
Digital Transformation

The race to digital affecting Australian IT industry

The IT industry is enduring a period of high demand and low supply, as the race for organisations to become digital creates a talent shortage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016