TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

Kiwi Stories

e-Learning provider launches new experience driven platform
eLearning

e-Learning provider launches new experience driven platform

Skillsoft launches Percipio, an immersive learning platform designed for modern learners, offering content in various formats.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?

Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap
eLearning

How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
A new data centre for Frankfurt as Skillsoft puts down roots
DataCentre infrastructure

A new data centre for Frankfurt as Skillsoft puts down roots

Skillsoft has launched a new data centre in Frankfurt to meet European GDPR demands and support growing regional use of its Percipio learning platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet
Hyperscale

Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Cybersecurity

Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
World Backup Day 2018: Lineup of experts share their opinions
Disaster Recovery

World Backup Day 2018: Lineup of experts share their opinions

Experts from Commvault, Aeriandi, Cloudian, and Scale Computing (among others) have come together to share their insights and help raise awareness.

By Ashton Young • 7 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
IT Automation

FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Storage

The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess

Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation's data safe and its employees productive.

By Steve Wainwright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff
Education, Learning & Training

New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff

Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing
Cybersecurity

Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Skillsoft now offers a digital transformation course
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft now offers a digital transformation course

Skillsoft launches pioneering digital transformation courses to bolster innovation and efficiency in businesses across the globe.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR
Data Protection

Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR

A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Skillsoft & IBM ink e-learning partnership for software developers worldwide
IBM

Skillsoft & IBM ink e-learning partnership for software developers worldwide

Software developers can advance their careers by building new skills through tools, services, training, and networking opportunities with Skillsoft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Mobile learning across ANZ still in its infancy
Cybersecurity

Mobile learning across ANZ still in its infancy

Mobile learning in the workplace is still in its infancy in Australia and New Zealand, according to new research from Skillsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions