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Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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According to a sneak preview of this year’s TIN Report, due to be released next month, the TIN200 have seen their greatest growth in over a decade.
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IT jobs are emerging that never existed before but can employers keep up?

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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New Zealand's first Digital Remuneration Report reveals high demand for digital skills in the country's job market.
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Contracting providing opportunity to attract more women into IT

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Contracting is proving a winner for Kiwi women in IT, Absolute IT says. It tells why - and how contracting can help with gender diversity.
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Auckland IT jobs paying the most, Wellington a 'mixed bag'

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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Auckland now the highest paying region for IT professionals in New Zealand, surpassing Wellington, according to Absolute IT's latest Remuneration Report.
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Has NZ's ICT skills shortage caused a 2% drop in salary?

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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A new report shows NZ median IT salaries are down 2% in July, reaching $80,000. NZ's skills shortage and migration levels may be contributing factors.
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Insight into the world of an IT security analyst

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Cyber security is one of the biggest threats to businesses worldwide, with a growing demand for IT security specialists.
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Auckland IT job market report: Money still reigns, but intangibles rate highly

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Auckland IT professionals rate an attractive salary as most important consideration in a new job, but flexible working hours are very important too.
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Absolute extends persistent endpoint security to include third party vendors

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Absolute bolsters cybersecurity for businesses by integrating third-party vendors into its persistent endpoint protection service.
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New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Hands on experience trumps formal qualification when it comes to hiring new staff in the ICT sector, according to new information from Absolute IT.
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New Zealand IT workers staying put, survey finds

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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The outflow of IT talent from New Zealand is slowing, with only 9% of professionals planning to work abroad in 2016.
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Auckland a key location for NZ's burgeoning tech sector

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Innovation in the Auckland technology sector is driving IT job growth and making the city a prime location for start-ups and IT professionals.
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Kiwi tech pros have it made, industry looking bright

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.
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Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap

Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.
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Wintec using tech to support students and staff

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Wintec harnesses innovative tech to enhance learning and workplace flexibility for students and staff in Hamilton's evolving IT landscape.
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IT employers look past formal education to find innovators

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.
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Women in technology: The NZ numbers are up but...

Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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New research shows women now make up 21% of the Kiwi technology workforce, while pay discrepancies vary depending on experience and area of expertise.
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Business confidence hits IT pay packets, bonuses

Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Tech sector pay packages have decreased for the first time since June 2013 - but which regions are faring best?.
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Fight for talent heats up; flexibility key

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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New Absolute IT survey shows the tech staff shortage is continuing to bite - so what can you do to attract and keep talent?.
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Wellington IT skills drought continues

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Absolute IT says IT professionals are in ‘hot demand’ in Wellington and have released a statement encoraging those with IT skills to head to the city.
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IT career opportunities galore in New Zealand

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's tech industry is thriving with high job satisfaction, flexible working conditions, and competitive salaries, attracting global talent.