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Supply chain, AI and cloud set to dominate corporate tech agendas in 2021
Unified Communications

Supply chain, AI and cloud set to dominate corporate tech agendas in 2021

Here are Infor's top three technology predictions for 2021 in the areas of the supply chain, artificial intelligence and cloud.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
VMware chief to take the reins at Intel as new CEO
Virtualisation

VMware chief to take the reins at Intel as new CEO

Intel has announced that VMware's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, will take over as its new CEO. Gelsinger will join Intel's board of directors from February 15.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Former VMware COO jumps ship to Nutanix as new CEO; VMware begins litigation
Virtualisation

Former VMware COO jumps ship to Nutanix as new CEO; VMware begins litigation

Former VMware COO Rajiv Ramaswami faces litigation as the company alleges he breached contractual obligations after becoming Nutanix CEO.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies
NZTech

Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies

New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jan 2021
Nutanix appoints new CEO as part of hiring blitz
Virtualisation

Nutanix appoints new CEO as part of hiring blitz

Nutanix appoints Rajiv Ramaswami as CEO, succeeding co-founder Dheeraj Pandey, who will retire from the position.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
Govt must allow border exemptions for tech professionals - NZTech
NZTech

Govt must allow border exemptions for tech professionals - NZTech

Tech sector calls for border exemptions for skilled professionals to address critical skills shortage amid COVID-19 crisis, says NZTech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
COVID-19 crisis creates demand for retraining, change management and remote onboarding in IT
Digital Transformation

COVID-19 crisis creates demand for retraining, change management and remote onboarding in IT

New trends are emerging in IT recruitment, including remote onboarding and the need to retrain employees with legacy skills, says Hays IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
How Employer of Record helps companies expand to new markets around the globe
Human Capital Management

How Employer of Record helps companies expand to new markets around the globe

Employer of Record services are enabling companies to overcome the complexities of global expansion and hire talent quickly, says report.

By Charles Ferguson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19
Unified Communications

IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19

2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Relief from COVID-19 impact spurs ANZ job market
Health Technologies

Relief from COVID-19 impact spurs ANZ job market

Job seekers in Australia and New Zealand need to broaden their skill set and horizons, according to a new report by JobAdder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Dynamic security services on demand: Onboarding Fortinet's Security Fabric
Firewalls

Dynamic security services on demand: Onboarding Fortinet's Security Fabric

Fortinet's Jon McGettigan outlines cybersecurity 'best practices' and the deployment of agile security services in a CAPEX or OPEX model.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook
Marketing Technologies

How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook

National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
COVID-19 produces unprecedented interest in NZ digital health board
Health Technologies

COVID-19 produces unprecedented interest in NZ digital health board

Health experts are vying for board positions at NZ Health IT, with 14 nominations for three vacancies. The successful candidates will be announced in December.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less
Public Cloud

Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less

Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
National Party

National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election

The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
NZTech chief hopeful for greater diversity in tech sector
NZTech

NZTech chief hopeful for greater diversity in tech sector

With the most diverse board ever, Muller has released a statement that highlights greater inclusion as the tech sector thrives in a pandemic-hit NZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020