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Kiwi Stories

Skills shortage stories

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure

Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Endpoint Protection

Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says

More than half of small and medium-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand have no dedicated security team, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants

Many firms still lack AI training, even as 85% of accountants say they are excited about it, prompting a new peer forum from Karbon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment

Higher AI returns appear to hinge on redesigning jobs and skills, as Gartner found layoffs alone did not boost investment performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike widens QuiltWorks & launches Defender hunting

Enterprises using Microsoft Defender will get round-the-clock human-led threat hunting, as CrowdStrike also broadens its AI risk coalition across partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Document Management

Anthropic backs AI services venture with Blackstone

A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

DevOps

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation

Security teams can now validate scanner findings in minutes as Intruder rolls out AI agents to cut false positives and speed remediation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Data Analytics

Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI

Data analytics and science vacancies are proving hardest to fill, as 95% of Singapore employers report shortages despite a wider talent pool.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

EduTech

Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs

Australian employers’ doubts over degree-only routes have boosted demand for training that combines qualifications, certifications and workplace experience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026