Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 23

Tech boost for West Coast schools
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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An almost $500,000 investment in new computer equipment over the last three years has seen West Coast primary schools become more tech savvy.

Aussie IT dream not all it seems
Wed, 26th Jun 2013
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The New Zealand IT industry is set to benefit from severe Australian job cuts and reduced Trans-Tasman migration.

Are too many NZ SMEs missing out on Digital Economy benefits?
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Local businesses across New Zealand are unknowingly missing out on the breadth of opportunities offered by the digital economy.

Govt empowers CIO to stop IT scares
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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Govt boosts CIO's powers and budget to tackle IT blunders and safeguard public data, following high-profile failures like Novopay.

An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.

Keeping personal data at arm's length
Mon, 17th Jun 2013
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By 2019, 90% of firms will have personal data on systems they don't control, says Gartner, urging a privacy revamp for security.

BYOD is here to stay, but should CIOs respond?
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Business leaders need to respond and adapt now to this change in employee behaviour, rather than being steamrollered by it.

Enterprises lack true information strategy
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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Gartner reveals under 10% of enterprises have a solid info strategy, pivotal for business amid rising trends like IoT and big data.

Money can't buy Kiwi IT talent
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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IT professionals look away now… as there is no change in the national base median salary, which remains at $75k across New Zealand.

NZ continues to innovate despite challenging times
Thu, 30th May 2013
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IBM study finds New Zealand continued to innovate despite a challenging global financial environment during the past few years.

Microsoft: Is your team properly 'socialised'?
Thu, 30th May 2013
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Microsoft reveals many workers defy company policy, willing to pay for work social tools they say boost productivity and teamwork.

Can you find the right IT talent?
Wed, 29th May 2013
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New study funds that more than one in two employers across New Zealand are experiencing difficulty finding staff with the right skills.

Do open plan offices affect employee work performance?
Tue, 28th May 2013
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Nearly 40% of Aussies prefer emails over calls in open offices due to noise, finds Jabra survey, sparking debate on work environment effects.

Capital gains as ICT demand grows
Tue, 28th May 2013
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Wellington's ICT sector shines as demand for talent surges, with professionals showing strong work satisfaction and less inclination to move abroad.

Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.

Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Survey reveals over 85% of decision-makers view cyber threats as their top business risk, amid rapidly evolving digital dangers.

Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.

Does your business develop your job skills?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

IT pros advised 'lock the front door'
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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IT security can overwhelm even the most seasoned security expert when headline-grabbing threats like 'Spamhaus DDoS' are brought to the forefront by media.

Should CIOs explore design-thinking techniques?
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.