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Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap
Data governance

Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap

New Zealand's tech growth is being constrained by a deepening talent shortage, with firms struggling to fill AI, cyber and cloud roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington
Digital Transformation

Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington

With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI

Toronto clients will gain faster access to AI skills and local delivery support as Tech Mahindra expands its Canadian footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform

Pressure to modernise legacy systems is mounting as Kyndryl says most executives see AI adoption outpacing their firms' ability to adapt.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

It aims to turn staff ideas into customer solutions and patentable IP, as the company backs prototypes, mentoring and filing costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Rocket Software named Challenger in Gartner modernisation
Hybrid Cloud

Rocket Software named Challenger in Gartner modernisation

The ranking underlines rising demand for tools that can modernise legacy systems without disrupting core banking and other regulated operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
OpenSesame becomes Workday's first embedded learning partner
Software-as-a-Service

OpenSesame becomes Workday's first embedded learning partner

Workday customers can now access 60,000 OpenSesame courses inside its talent tools, cutting procurement friction as employers chase new skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Black & White Engineering grows graduate intake to 217
Data centers

Black & White Engineering grows graduate intake to 217

Demand for data centre and critical infrastructure work is driving the consultancy's early-career workforce to 17.3% of staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Data Protection

Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams

Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access
Software-as-a-Service

Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access

Broader coaching access could help employers turn training into day-to-day performance as Skillsoft trials the tool with selected customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
European users mostly use AI for basic spreadsheet tasks
Software-as-a-Service

European users mostly use AI for basic spreadsheet tasks

Advanced automation remains a minority use case in Europe, where two-thirds of Ajelix users rely on AI mainly for formula generation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

London small firms lead UK in AI use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

London small firms lead UK in AI use, survey finds

London's small firms are more likely to be adopting AI, with 41% already using it as faster-growing businesses embrace the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Irish professionals boost AI skills amid job market fears
Artificial Intelligence

Irish professionals boost AI skills amid job market fears

AI worries are prompting more Irish workers to upskill as 41% fear their roles could be affected, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade
Ransomware

The next Australian mining catastrophe won't be a cyberattack: it will be a failed system upgrade

Failed system upgrades could disrupt production, safety and payroll in Australian mines more than cyberattacks, as AI and ERP change accelerates.

By Justin Grose • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open
Digital Transformation

Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open

Women gained senior roles as fintech grew, but fair hiring and inclusive cultures are needed to stop the sector sliding backwards.

By Deborah Overdeput • 5 min read • Last week
UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens
Software-as-a-Service

UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens

Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week