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Splunk aims to sort out industry data with new IoT offering
Data Analytics

Splunk aims to sort out industry data with new IoT offering

Splunk IAI offers a packaged set of capabilities that aim to help customers pivot their operational strategy from reactive to proactive.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs
EduTech

NSW govt backs Sydney software company to create 95 jobs

NSW for Jobs has allocated a loan to Momentum Cloud with the software company aiming to create nearly 100 jobs in Australia over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
76% of CIOs say soaring IT complexity is making job 'impossible'
Digital Transformation

76% of CIOs say soaring IT complexity is making job 'impossible'

IT teams are now spending an average of 29% of their time dealing with digital transformation problems, costing employers $2.5 million annually.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Fintech

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

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New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
IT Industry

New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies

The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
The biggest kid on the block?
Crypto

The biggest kid on the block?

New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
An AI revolution is coming – is New Zealand ready?
Robotics

An AI revolution is coming – is New Zealand ready?

New Zealand firms risk losing ground as the AI boom speeds up, with few corporates yet experimenting or innovating, Greg Cross says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Mar 2018
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Chief tech officer appointment 'critical', major conference told
Digital Transformation

Chief tech officer appointment 'critical', major conference told

A delayed appointment could leave New Zealand without digital leadership as the government seeks to build a thriving tech economy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Business confidence in Australia highest in 4 years
IT Industry

Business confidence in Australia highest in 4 years

The IT industry is one of the major drivers of confident businesses in Australia that are more likely to invest in growing their businesses this year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Local tech stars lead world-first blockchain launch
Software-as-a-Service

Local tech stars lead world-first blockchain launch

Untrusted online reviews could stall purchases as a New Zealand-led blockchain platform aims to restore confidence in the global market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Tech momentum having a huge impact
Agricultural Technology

Tech momentum having a huge impact

Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
New Zealand to stage international tech event
Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017