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Where is our digital ambition?
Government

Where is our digital ambition?

Clare Curran calls for NZ to recognize and bolster its digital economy, critiquing current govt's passive approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive
Information Communication & Technology

ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive

Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013
Can technology benefit from Auckland's growth?
Fleet Management

Can technology benefit from Auckland's growth?

Auckland's rapid growth, adding a new resident every 19 minutes, promises significant opportunities for New Zealand's burgeoning tech sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas
Information Communication & Technology

No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas

Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Green Party goes big with ICT paper
Software Development

Green Party goes big with ICT paper

Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
IT industry needs to 'delve a little deeper'
Information Communication & Technology

IT industry needs to 'delve a little deeper'

Amy Adams urges NZ's ICT sector to innovate further, highlighting its $20bn value and potential for national growth at NetHui.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012
Flying New Zealand's ICT flag
Government

Flying New Zealand's ICT flag

New Zealand's ICT sector needs to promote its value more aggressively to attract talent, says Minister Amy Adams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012
NZ's $8 billion tech sector continues growth
Health Technologies

NZ's $8 billion tech sector continues growth

NZ's tech sector, worth $8bn, thrives amid tough global markets, reports TIN, highlighting growing exports, employment, and company maturity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012

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Tertiary institutes holding NZ back
Facebook

Tertiary institutes holding NZ back

New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
Hiring priorities unchanged for tech firms
Information Communication & Technology

Hiring priorities unchanged for tech firms

In the first half of 2013, tech hiring focusses remain steady, with data analysts now a top priority, joining Java developers and mobile devs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
Low-value tech hires in 2013
Information Communication & Technology

Low-value tech hires in 2013

In a 2013 survey of nearly 1,100 tech-focused hiring pros, Dice reveals the year's five lowest-priority hires, from entry-level talent to administrative roles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
'Stability, capability and accessibility' key words to IT buyers in 2013
Data Analytics

'Stability, capability and accessibility' key words to IT buyers in 2013

This coming year IT buyers will be looking for stability and ways to prepare for the next five years in their business cycle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2013
NZ firms missing energy cost cutting measures
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ firms missing energy cost cutting measures

NZ firms overlook energy-saving measures amid global tech sustainability stall, Fujitsu reveals. Opportunities for efficiency lost.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Top 13 Security Predictions for 2013
Firewalls

Top 13 Security Predictions for 2013

2013 set to witness a surge in cyber threats, from critical infrastructure attacks to more sophisticated exploit kits, warns Kaspersky Lab.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012
One step forward and two steps back for IT services market
Information Communication & Technology

One step forward and two steps back for IT services market

The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
NZ firms make regional Technology Fast 500
Cloud Services

NZ firms make regional Technology Fast 500

NZ shines in Tech Fast 500, with 45 firms making the cut. EROAD leads at 10th with 2,746% growth, showcasing Kiwi innovation on a global stage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Information Communication & Technology

New Zealand fails to make tech grade

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
NZ IT Services market hits growth rate high
HP

NZ IT Services market hits growth rate high

Local IT services market grew 4.4% year-on-year during 2012, the first rise since the global financial crisis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012