Kiwi stories

AWS reports NZ's urgent need for digital skills training

One million more New Zealand workers will require digital skills training for their jobs in the next year, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Cloud Services

Copper cabinet phase out to start for Chorus mid-March

Copper cabinets are soon to be a thing of the past for many Kiwis, with Chorus announcing it will switch off its first copper cabinets in mid-March.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

EduTech

Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?

The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

Global stories

Mobile Device Management

Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers

Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

IT Automation

Study shows prioritising IA can deliver better operational outcomes

Businesses that prioritize intelligent automation see better outcomes, says a new study by Everest Group Pinnacle Model supported by SS-C Blue Prism.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Workplace tech critical for 74% of frontline employees - report

New research reveals that 74% of frontline employees in Australia believe technology plays a critical role in customer service.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022

EduTech

Is the future of education data-driven?

The future of education is digital, and universities must innovate to attract and engage students. Data analytics and integration are key.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022

EduTech

Children's privacy harmed in online learning - Human Rights Watch

Governments failed to protect children's privacy during online learning in COVID-19 lockdowns, says a Human Rights Watch report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Digital Transformation

Coursera appoints Sue Turk as ANZ enterprise managing director

Coursera appoints Sue Turk as ANZ enterprise managing director to deepen investment in the region, drive growth, and develop new skilling initiatives.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022

EduTech

Unlocking the next digital frontier for educational institutions

Understanding where to invest in technology can be challenging for education institutions, especially after the COVID-19 disruptions.

By Mark Brown • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

eLearning

Coursera launches Career Academy and certificates from Meta and IBM

Coursera launches Career Academy to provide career training for in-demand jobs, offering Professional Certificates from companies like Google and IBM.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

EduTech

IDC finds 3.9% decline in worldwide tablet shipments

Tablet shipments decline 3.9% in Q1 2022, with growth softening as users continue to use existing devices, according to IDC data.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

DevOps

Free security training from the Open source Security Foundation

A free training course on developing secure software from the Open source Security Foundation is now available.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Data Protection

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

By Matthew Lark • 15 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022

Data Analytics

Gartner reveals top trends in data and analytics for 2022

Gartner has identified three key areas that it believes data and analytics (D&A) companies should move to implement into their strategy in 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022

Digital Transformation

New low-code capabilities from Pega for AI-powered automation

Pegasystems delivers new intelligent, low-code capabilities for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022

EduTech

IoT for seasoned professionals

The Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments at Tech Futures Lab offers up-to-date learning for the fast-evolving IoT industry.

By Anna Reid • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

EduTech

Pluralsight and Go1 bring top tech education to more

Together, the companies state they will deliver a curated content experience designed to help Go1 customers learn in-demand technology skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

Stories from other regions

EduTech

CYPHER LEARNING advances online learning in Australia

With the launch of ILP, CYPHER LEARNING aims to emphasise the difference between a traditional LMS and an intelligent solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

EduTech

Telstra to deliver faster internet for QLD schools

State school students across Queensland will now have faster internet speeds, following a new $187m deal between Telstra and the Queensland Government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022