Gamification Stories - Page 5

Asian Stories

Gamification stories

Schneider Electric: Enhancing data center performance, gamefully

Schneider Electric pioneers data centre gamification, promising efficiency gains and cost savings with innovative management tools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Gamification stories

eLearning

Game-based learning to become $55 billion industry in next eight years

Game-based learning market expected to reach $55.80 billion by 2030, driven by demand for VR, AR, and AL in education and on-the-job training.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022

Risk & Compliance

Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks

Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

Gaming

Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Firewalls

Gamification: Cybersecurity's secret spice for effective employee training

Organisations can reduce their cybersecurity risks by engaging employees through gamification, according to Palo Alto Networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Gamification stories

Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023

Cybersecurity

Trustwave to use gamification to train cybersecurity professionals

The initiative aims to elevate skillsets, build camaraderie among cybersecurity teams, and attract new and diverse talent to the field.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022

Partner Programmes

Komo appoints Leilani Vakaahi as Partnerships Manager

Komo, the digital marketing software company, appoints Leilani Vakaahi as new Partnerships Manager to support expansion plans with her experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022

Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021

Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019

Network Infrastructure

Game on: Injecting retro fun back into channel promotions

Ingram Micro and Dell Technologies have come up with the perfect reason for resellers to play retro arcade games at work.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019

Gaming

Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language

The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Gaming

Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming

H&S education is often put on the same 'boring level' as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Gaming

Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis

A new report has dealt a blow to those in the anti-videogame club, showing that video and computer games have positive effects on the way Kiwis learn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017