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Securing staff for the Ultra Fast Broadband project
Exeed

Securing staff for the Ultra Fast Broadband project

New Zealand embarks on ambitious Ultra Fast Broadband plan, with Enable Networks hiring specialists to connect homes and businesses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
High-paying jobs on the rise
IT Industry

High-paying jobs on the rise

Listings for jobs boasting six-figure salaries are up by almost a third in the past year, and the IT industry is leading the charge.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Study: NZ technical staff in short supply
Recruitment

Study: NZ technical staff in short supply

HR study says employers believe that managers, professionals and technical staff are in short supply despite the recession's end.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
Survey: ICT job ads up 45%
Potentia

Survey: ICT job ads up 45%

Over a third of businesses are currently hiring with 82% expecting to do so within the next six months, says a new report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st May 2010
IT job seekers facing better year in 2010
Job Market

IT job seekers facing better year in 2010

The IT job market will continue to improve as it has in the past six months, according to recruitment specialist Randstad.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009
Pre-Christmas restructure at Gen-i
Gen-i

Pre-Christmas restructure at Gen-i

More than 30 jobs are set to change significantly at Gen-i as the integrator moves to restructure two of its departments before Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
Fujitsu opens Auckland service centre
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu opens Auckland service centre

Opened today by Prime Minister John Key, Fujitsu's new service centre will provide end-user computing services to Qantas personnel across the globe.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
Politics and TelCon9
Unified Communications

Politics and TelCon9

Minister David Cunliffe declares New Zealand's urgent need to enhance broadband, investing NZD $500 million to retain young professionals and compete globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008

Global Stories

Job Market stories

New positions drive IT job market skyward
Software Development

New positions drive IT job market skyward

Demand for IT talent surges, with listings up 27% year-on-year, driven by digital transformation and diverse new roles, reports Seek New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2011
Check Point Experience 2011: Security Evangelism
Malware

Check Point Experience 2011: Security Evangelism

At Check Point Experience 2011, Tomer Teller highlighted that no security tech can counter human error, as hackers increasingly exploit social engineering.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Huge increase in ICT job ads
Trade Me

Huge increase in ICT job ads

New Zealand's ICT job market booms with a 60% increase in ads, highlighting industry growth and rising competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Scouting for geeks
Health Technologies

Scouting for geeks

In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
Unified Communications

Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool

As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
IBM cuts head count
IBM

IBM cuts head count

IBM slashes over 1,500 jobs, representing a minor fraction of its 400,000-strong global workforce, as reported by the Associated Press.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
BE A BUSINESS OLYMPIAN
Data Analytics

BE A BUSINESS OLYMPIAN

Becoming a business Olympian requires a dedicated team and robust systems, akin to the support behind an Olympic athlete's success.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
2010 calling
Software-as-a-Service

2010 calling

Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Offshoring – boon or blight?
Unified Communications

Offshoring – boon or blight?

Offshoring sparks debate in NZ: While some tout cost savings, others argue it hurts customer service and the local job market.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
The Diversity Effect
Health Technologies

The Diversity Effect

The Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO T) and Auckland Chamber of Commerce have hosted a symposium on the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2007