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ISACA results show security skills shortage dire, but Asia fares well

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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ISACA has put the global cybersecurity skills shortage under the microscope and shown that there's still a large gap between jobs & candidates.
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Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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digital entertainment
Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.
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Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.
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President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.
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Facebook: The Top 10 moments of the US election

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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elections
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social media
As the polls close across the US, Facebook has released data showing some interesting moments from the election that have taken place in recent weeks.
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Bad customer service as a tool to distract from bad business

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Bad customer service may not just be poor training, but a deliberate shield for systemic business flaws, a troubling report suggests.
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Visa seeks tech startups for its $70,000 Everywhere Initiative

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Visa is encouraging startups across New Zealand & Australia to step forward and apply for the Everywhere Initiative, to pave the way for payment tech.
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Could the US presidential campaign have an impact on global cyber security?

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Over 400 information security professionals who attended Infosecurity Europe 2016 took part in a cyber security survey conducted by Tripwire.
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Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
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Cisco launches $10 million global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, improves certifications

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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education, learning & training
Cisco is tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage head on through $10 million Global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program & certification improvements.
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74% of Asia Pacific business flyers want in-flight internet

Wed, 25th May 2016
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90% of passengers want access to reliable in-flight internet. 74% of business flyers will spend more to use it, a survey by Inmarsat and GfK says.
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Change is brewing: Leadership shakeup over at Spark

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.
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Google ups the ante with 12 new cloud platform data centers

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Google has announced a dramatic expansion of its global data center network, with 12 new cloud platform regions coming online in the next 18 months.
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Original big data solutions vital, says Teradata

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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planning
Teradata underscores the need for bespoke big data solutions, advising firms to forge unique analytic strategies for competitive edge.
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Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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candidates
Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.
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New study shows CISOs not confident in their ability to protect

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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rsa security
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candidates
Cybersecurity professionals aren't confident in the ability of their teams to protect organisations beyond basic incidents according to a new report.
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University of Auckland student wins REANNZ scholarship

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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planning
REANNZ announces its recipient for the Future Funds tertiary scholarship programme, Se-Young Yu from the University of Auckland. #scholarship.
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Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.
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New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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education, learning & training
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officemax
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
Recuritment

New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps

Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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recruitment
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temp market
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candidates
An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.