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US company opens Amsterdam data centre to adhere to GDPR​
DataCentre infrastructure

US company opens Amsterdam data centre to adhere to GDPR​

In response to the imposition of GDPR, First Advantage has opened a 'state-of-the-art' data centre in Amsterdam to ease growing customer concerns.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Four tips for an agile technology team
DevOps

Four tips for an agile technology team

Agile methods are helping organisations manage IT teams more effectively and increase productivity by up to 12%, according to studies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee
Intel

Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee

Intel's board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market
Software

Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market

Another Kiwi startup has set its sights on Australia – and it says move over Xero, there's a new success story in town.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
The 5 qualities of a top channel manager candidate
Careers

The 5 qualities of a top channel manager candidate

The Channel Institute conducted a poll to help guide those looking to move their career in the channel to the next level.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?
Digital Transformation

Digital Disruption in the C Suite: Is it A Case of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'?

It has even been predicted that AI will contribute over US$15 trillion to global GDP by 2030 but will come at great cost.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Gaming

Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.

By Ian Yip • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
AWS funding bursary course to support local data centre workforce
EduTech

AWS funding bursary course to support local data centre workforce

The global giant has partnered with the Institute of Technology Tallaght in Ireland to help local talent pursue a career in technology.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
MYOB addresses gender imbalance in tech with female developer programme
Gaming

MYOB addresses gender imbalance in tech with female developer programme

It hopes that programmes such as developher will encourage other tech companies to be proactive about attracting women into technical roles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
ANZ HR leaders lagging behind global leaders in tech adoption
Digital Transformation

ANZ HR leaders lagging behind global leaders in tech adoption

​ServiceNow's Knowledge18 event opened in Vegas this week with news that ANZ companies are struggling to retain talent due to sluggish tech adoption.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand
Software Development

SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand

SAP is bringing their global initiative to provide those on the autism spectrum with qualified employment in the company to New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking
Internet of Things

Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking

Australian IoT startup Leash It is transforming hospital efficiency with its LeashView Bluetooth asset tracking system, set to launch in New Zealand in June.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Gaming

Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration
Data Analytics

A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration

Purdue scientists decode brain activity, igniting AI-led mind-reading tech to revolutionise future workplaces.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
2018: When AI will humanise the workplace - HR Trends for Australasia
Unified Communications

2018: When AI will humanise the workplace - HR Trends for Australasia

AI revolutionises HR, mirroring customer experience tactics to bolster Employee Experience amidst a talent war.

By Rowan Tonkin • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration
Digital Signage

Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration

Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK
Health Technologies

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
One of New Zealand's largest companies farewells CEO
Sky

One of New Zealand's largest companies farewells CEO

CEO of SKY TV in New Zealand, John Fellet, has announced his retirement as the company secures exclusive rights to all HBO content.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018