Absolute IT stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?.

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?.

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.

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.