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Govt urges Kiwi businesses to exploit growth opportunities
Government

Govt urges Kiwi businesses to exploit growth opportunities

UK Govt champions Kiwi firms to seize growth avenues, spotlighting innovation's role in NZ's surging economy and job creation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Kiwi online university launches worldwide
EduTech

Kiwi online university launches worldwide

New Zealand launches OERu, revolutionising global education with free online courses from reputable institutions, aiming for wider, affordable access.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
Have your say on ICT qualifications
EduTech

Have your say on ICT qualifications

Your views needed on reforming ICT qualifications in NZ. Have a hand in shaping the future landscape of tech education. Deadline: Oct 16.

By Rebecca Wood • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment
Information Communication & Technology

Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment

Investment company releases prospectus for initial public offering, hoping to raise $50m to invest in New Zealand's internet and technology sectors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Feedback on ICT qualifications sought
Information Communication & Technology

Feedback on ICT qualifications sought

NZQA and IT Professionals review ICT qualifications, seek public input by July 12 to streamline and enhance learning outcomes.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013
Students of failed computer college adopted by competitors
Education, Learning & Training

Students of failed computer college adopted by competitors

Two NZ tertiary training institutes, WelTec and Whitireia, have agreed to adopt students of the liquidated Computer Power Institute.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
Visas for geeks
Qualifications

Visas for geeks

For those international geeks wanting to migrate to New Zealand, we have a number of tips from the team at Laurent Law.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
Adding value through project management
Intergen

Adding value through project management

Project management evolves into a key strategic asset in the post-recession era, driving growth and adding value globally.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Global Stories

Qualifications stories

Yahoo chairman resigns
Google

Yahoo chairman resigns

The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2013
HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program
Data Analytics

HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program

HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Layman's explanation of LinkedIn
Yahoo

Layman's explanation of LinkedIn

Part eight of our series explains the basics of LinkedIn. While tomorrow's final installment we will be explaining Pinterest.

By Rebecca Rallo • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2012
More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs
Yahoo

More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs

Yahoo reels as CEO Scott Thompson exits over resume scandal, with investor critic awarded board seat in dramatic upheaval.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated
Yahoo

Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated

Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
Gen-i wins five-year Ministry of Education access management contract
Identity and Access Management

Gen-i wins five-year Ministry of Education access management contract

Gen-i secures a five-year deal with the Ministry of Education to rollout a groundbreaking cloud-based access system for 32,000 users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Finding & keeping IT talent
Exeed

Finding & keeping IT talent

In post-depression New Zealand, the IT sector battles skill shortages while adapting hiring strategies to a shifting job market landscape.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Legal Tender: MED seeks fleet solutions
Supply Chain

Legal Tender: MED seeks fleet solutions

The Ministry of Economic Development seeks proposals for fleet optimisation services, aiming to enhance efficiency across 216 government agencies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2011
Technical insight
Marketing Technologies

Technical insight

Connon Daly, defying the norm, revels in his dual role at The IT Team, championing hands-on technical involvement alongside business management.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
New tier for Google high performers
Google

New tier for Google high performers

Google unveils a new tier for exemplary resellers, setting benchmarks in revenue, technical expertise, and customer satisfaction.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011