IT professionals stories - Page 9
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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government
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ict
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software
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Check out who's checking you out
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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linkedin
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it professionals
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upgrades
Natural curiosity entices many people to wonder, 'Who’s been viewing my profile?' each day on LinkedIn - now IT professionals have answers.
Need headspace to think about your IT Service Strategy?
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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itsmf nz
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itsm
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it professionals
Join the IT Service Management Forum (itSMFnz) three-day conference with Keynote presentations, speakers, workshops and social events.
IT Service Management conference heads to Auckland
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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itsmf nz
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it professionals
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services
Come support and participate in the 9th annual itSMFnz National Conference in Auckland, discussing how we manage and deliver better services to our customers.
Shortage of IT talent to boost salaries in 2013
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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ict
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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.
Microsoft: 12 reasons company's use Microsoft Dynamics
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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microsoft
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customer service
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microsoft dynamics
During Microsoft's ReImagined event, the software manufacturer outlined why Microsoft Dynamics can drive revenue and serve customers.
Kroll survey reveals cloud growth
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Kroll Ontrack has revealed a surge in cloud storage and virtualisation adoption, but a shortage of proactive protocols in data protection.
ISACA survey shows IT business problems
Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
ANZ tech leaders grapple with IT staffing shortages, security breaches, and strategic disconnects, a new ISACA survey reveals.
System Center 2012 launched in Auckland
Wed, 9th May 2012
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private cloud
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microsoft
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windows server
Focus on application deployment, cross-platform support 'from the metal up', and building for the future in the cloud.
30% of businesses still outside cloud
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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unisys
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it professionals
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cyber attacks
Almost a third of businesses and government organisations in the UK are still not using cloud computing, survey finds.
Software developers descend on Wellington next week
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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software development
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microsoft
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it professionals
Wellington will host the inaugural New Zealand Visual Studio ALM Conference for two days commencing on April 6th.
NZ recruiter launches mobile IT site
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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smartphones
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email
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support
Candle has launched a mobile recruitment site, enabling New Zealand IT professionals to access job opportunities swiftly via smartphones.
Shape up or ship out
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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entrepreneur
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rackspace
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it professionals
Being a one-trick technologist doesn’t cut the mustard given that cloud computing demands broader business skills.
IBM unveils new cloud specialties
Wed, 16th Feb 2011
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data analytics
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software
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bi
IBM unveils new skills and sales programmes to enhance partners' abilities in cloud and analytics, tapping into a network of nearly 1000 firms.
Study: Cloud computing still too risky
Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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isaca
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it professionals
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stakeholders
Nearly half of Oceania's IT professionals view cloud computing as too risky despite its cost advantages, says ISACA's latest study.
Social IT network launched
Tue, 22nd Jun 2010
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hp
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collaboration
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social networking
HP has launched 48Upper, a pioneering IT management solution that integrates social networking and community insights to boost productivity and collaboration.
Explosion of digital data predicted
Mon, 10th May 2010
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
In 2010 the number of files, images, records and other digital information containers will grow by a factor of 67, a study has said.
Demand still high for IT professionals
Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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it industry
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it professionals
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growth
A survey by Kelly Services reveals over 71% report stable or rising demand for skilled IT professionals, echoing the high demand seen in 2008.
Open Season
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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open source
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healthtech
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it professionals
Open source software is growing in popularity worldwide, driven by factors such as cost-cutting and the growth of the internet.
Code prompts new era of IT professionalism
Wed, 2nd Dec 2009
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devops
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apm
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software development
Acceptable and good IT practices have been put on paper with the release of a new IT Code of Practice for New Zealand IT professionals.