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JobStreet confirms hit by Malaysia data leak - almost 3.9m accounts affected

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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JobStreet is informing clients by email whether they were caught up in a Malaysia-based data breach that affected 19 different companies.
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Samsung revamps its global leadership team

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Samsung appoints Kinam Kim as head of the device solutions division in a leadership revamp aimed at driving the firm's next growth phase.
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Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.
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Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Seek is collaborating with Spark Hire to revolutionise the way employers find talent, through the use of video screening.
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The inevitability of AI: How to prepare for jobs that don't exist yet

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Preparing for jobs of the future means focusing on soft skills, staying curious, upskilling, and finding an innovative employer, says Hays.
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The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.
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Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
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VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
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Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.
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Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Millennials will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020 - something businesses in NZ are getting ready for.
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LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.
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Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Respondents listed developing new skills (42%) and achieving better work-life balance (36%) as the top two reasons why they are most likely to switch.
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Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.
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5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.
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24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
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Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa

Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Offcut's Dan Price among first to snag a 'world-leading' entrepreneur visa, joining the elite Edmund Hillary Fellowship.
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Ingram Micro Showcase 2017 As it Happens: Getting SaaS-y with backup

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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NZ firms seek solid SaaS backup solutions as Office 365 and G Suite fall short on data recovery needs, finds Ingram Micro Showcase.
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SafeStack snags Google, Microsoft cybersecurity experts for new advisory board

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm SafeStack has signed up major talent to its advisory board to help the company achieve further growth.
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Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.