Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 24
Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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software development
The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.
Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Record number of new entrants from companies across New Zealand have lifted the bar for this year's Hi-Tech Awards.
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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banking
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retail
Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.
Smart tech = greater confidence?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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cloud services
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digital technology
Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.
$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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ict
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online services
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information and communication technology
High-tech goods and services from New Zealand’s ICT sector have increased by $3 billion in just over two years.
Christchurch rebuild spurs ICT recruitment drive
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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recruitment
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talent retention
Confidence continues to grow in the Christchurch ICT Industry, with new projects bolstering recruitment activity for 2013.
Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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developers
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public sector
A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.
Where is our digital ambition?
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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government
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labour
Clare Curran calls for NZ to recognize and bolster its digital economy, critiquing current govt's passive approach.
Obama backs foreign-born start-up visas
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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startups
President asks Congress to create a special visa category for foreign-born tech entrepreneurs to launch companies across America.
Tertiary institutes holding NZ back
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.
Hiring priorities unchanged for tech firms
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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dice
In the first half of 2013, tech hiring focusses remain steady, with data analysts now a top priority, joining Java developers and mobile devs.
Low-value tech hires in 2013
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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dice
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.
ICT projects increase spurs 2013 recruitment drive
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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social media
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bso
Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.
'Stability, capability and accessibility' key words to IT buyers in 2013
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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data analytics
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bi
This coming year IT buyers will be looking for stability and ways to prepare for the next five years in their business cycle.
Can technology benefit from Auckland's growth?
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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fleet management
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eroad
Auckland's rapid growth, adding a new resident every 19 minutes, promises significant opportunities for New Zealand's burgeoning tech sector.
No rest for Kiwi workers over xmas
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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regus
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employment
Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.
NZ firms missing energy cost cutting measures
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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ict
NZ firms overlook energy-saving measures amid global tech sustainability stall, Fujitsu reveals. Opportunities for efficiency lost.
Green Party goes big with ICT paper
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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software development
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green party
Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.
Top 13 Security Predictions for 2013
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
2013 set to witness a surge in cyber threats, from critical infrastructure attacks to more sophisticated exploit kits, warns Kaspersky Lab.
One step forward and two steps back for IT services market
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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ibm
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ovum
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.