Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 11
Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Dimension Data’s 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.
Wellington Chamber welcomes ICT grad school
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Wellington Chamber hails new ICT grad school as a major boost for the city's booming tech sector, promising to address skill shortages.
Govt unveils $28.6m education funding in a bid to boost ICT talent
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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New Zealand government to invest $28.6m in ICT Graduate Schools to address high levels of skills shortages in the industry.
Joyce under attack as Labour slams Govt's ICT policy
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Labour criticises the Govt's £28.6m ICT investment as inadequate, calling for a more substantial support strategy for the sector.
NZCER survey: ICT use in primary schools
Wed, 28th May 2014
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NZ educators embrace digital learning, with 70% of teachers recognising ICT integration as a prime achievement, says NZCER report.
Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.
Aussie CIOs raise concerns of a digital leadership vacuum
Thu, 15th May 2014
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Australian IT leaders are facing challenges in digitalisation compared to their global counterparts, according to a survey by Gartner Executive Programs.
NZ ICT market dries up as professionals seek lucrative contracts
Wed, 14th May 2014
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A skills shortage is being felt in New Zealand’s booming ICT industry where professionals are reverting to contracting to reap the financial rewards.
Flying Kiwis land and expand in San Francisco
Fri, 9th May 2014
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Kiwi Landing Pad provides space, mentoring and programmes to help NZ tech start-ups land in the US and find success.
Are Govt's under pressure to cut IT program budgets?
Fri, 9th May 2014
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Government agencies around the world are facing pressure to cut IT budgets and services, according to a survey by Gartner.
Million-dollar IT fraudster handed jail sentence
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Jimmy Ming Miu has been slapped with a jail sentence at Auckland District Court today, after been found guilty of 55 charges of fraud.
Global high-tech pioneers choose Wellington (again)...
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Wellington secures its spot as the go-to for high-tech pioneers, with film startup 8i choosing it for their HQ.
Microsoft NZ: Kiwi tech “alive and kicking”
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Kiwi firm GreenButton showcases New Zealand's vibrant tech scene, proving talent transcends geographic boundaries.
Melbourne game developers relocate to Wellington
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Melbourne game devs embark on a fresh start in Wellington, drawn by the vibrant gaming community and supportive high-tech environment.
Your invite - StorageCraft Roadmap and Technical Training
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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StorageCraft is inviting the ICT industry to its Roadmap and Technical Training session this week, set for May 1 in Auckland.
Lightning Lab to help more startups through national programme
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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New partnership to expand New Zealand's startup accelerator, Lightning Lab, to Auckland and Christchurch in 2015. #startups #NewZealand.
Is NZ hi-tech industry starting to address gender imbalance?
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Qual IT, New Zealand’s key IT quality provider, names Angela Nash as CEO, marking progress in addressing the gender gap in the tech industry.
Gen-i: Mind the gap when it comes to digital
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Companies are recognising the importance of digital transformation, but feel ill-equipped to deal with it. (110 characters).
US tech giant acquires Auckland-based software developer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Optima Corporation, a Kiwi software developer, has been bought by US tech firm Intermedix, fuelling the worldwide growth of the Auckland-based company.
Major Cloud Service Providers slash prices... threaten smaller players’ existence
Fri, 18th Apr 2014
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Asia-Pacific cloud providers have lowered prices for core services, which could make it difficult for smaller providers to stay afloat.