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FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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lenovo
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You need to understand what's going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don't, all this talk –it's just PR bollocks.
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Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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aura information security
The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
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University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
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Dell EMC announces new digital transformation certifications

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Dell EMC will be offering certifications for IT professionals to confirm knowledge and experience around digital transformation implementation.
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AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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it industry
The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.
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Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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recruitment
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Desire for flexibility and varied work has given rise to the 'portfolio career': where professionals position themselves as freelancers.
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Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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partner programmes
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financial systems
The partnership is aimed at making the training provider's students more attractive to the major accounting firms.
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Ask SEEK to find you a job with Alexa

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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job advertising
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SEEK launches voice-activated job search in Australia via Amazon Alexa, offering career insights and updates, marking a tech milestone in employment services.
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Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.
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Fujitsu & Microsoft set their sights on AI to improve employee wellbeing

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Microsoft and Fujitsu to collaborate on AI solutions to transform the way people work, focusing on creativity and automation.
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Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one

Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
Choosing HR software: do you opt for best-of-breed solutions like Cornerstone or all-in-one giants like Oracle? These five myths reveal the pros and cons.
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DHL Express certified as a Top Employer for Asia Pacific

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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sap
DHL named Top Employer for Asia Pacific for the fourth year running, as well as for eight other countries in the region.
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Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.
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Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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report
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Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.
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Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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pc hardware
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hardware
Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.
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Dell Technologies: 2018 will be the year of the mega cloud

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
Dell Technologies predicts a strong focus on human-machine partnership as one of the key trends in the technology market for 2018.
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Exclusive Interview - IGEL on their VDI program and company refocus

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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IGEL's shift from hardware to software has driven significant growth, bolstered by key VDI partnerships with Samsung, Nvidia, and Lakeside Software.
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Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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skillsoft
A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.
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Chatbots and AI are the future of your job

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.