Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 23
Can you find the right IT talent?
Wed, 29th May 2013
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management
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customer service
New study funds that more than one in two employers across New Zealand are experiencing difficulty finding staff with the right skills.
Do open plan offices affect employee work performance?
Tue, 28th May 2013
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uc
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jabra
Nearly 40% of Aussies prefer emails over calls in open offices due to noise, finds Jabra survey, sparking debate on work environment effects.
Capital gains as ICT demand grows
Tue, 28th May 2013
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absolute it
Wellington's ICT sector shines as demand for talent surges, with professionals showing strong work satisfaction and less inclination to move abroad.
Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
Cyber threats biggest concern for IT businesses
Thu, 9th May 2013
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aig
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cyber attacks
Survey reveals over 85% of decision-makers view cyber threats as their top business risk, amid rapidly evolving digital dangers.
Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.
Does your business develop your job skills?
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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it training
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migration
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As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.
IT pros advised 'lock the front door'
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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ddos
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solar power
IT security can overwhelm even the most seasoned security expert when headline-grabbing threats like 'Spamhaus DDoS' are brought to the forefront by media.
Should CIOs explore design-thinking techniques?
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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ovum
Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.
Security breach? $100 says sure thing
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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lieberman software
Would you stake $100 of your own hard-earned cash on your company not suffering a data breach within the next six months?.
Aussies prefer in-house ICT
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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risk & compliance
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ovum
Aussie CIOs keep ICT in-house, defying trends towards outsourcing, reveals Ovum. 74% of ICT activities are managed internally, despite cloud's rise.
Restructuring Certus expands business divisions
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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data analytics
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management
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Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.
Google names NZ’s most web savvy towns
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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google
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Seach giant names locations where SMEs are outpacing those from other areas in embracing the web to grow their business.
Is project failure all about business perceptions?
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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transparency
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analyst report
Gap between IT managers' and non-IT managers' perceptions of project success rates widens - showing no respect to timeliness and budgets.
Are hard-working Kiwis going unrewarded?
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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hudson
As Kiwis face more work with less reward, a Hudson report urges employers to balance recognising effort and managing budgets.
Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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devops
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apm
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software development
The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.
Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Record number of new entrants from companies across New Zealand have lifted the bar for this year's Hi-Tech Awards.
Tech worker boost across the ditch
Thu, 28th Mar 2013
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banking
Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.
Smart tech = greater confidence?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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cloud services
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digital technology
Kiwi businesses feel more positive about their future if they embrace new technology, suggesting a shift in attitude among New Zealanders.
$23 billion says NZ high-tech is smart business
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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online services
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information and communication technology
High-tech goods and services from New Zealand’s ICT sector have increased by $3 billion in just over two years.