Australian Stories

Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia

Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022

Farewell APC: Microsoft pulls together partner, customer and tech events into new Summit

Microsoft Australia is launching a new 'flagship' event locally, wrapping together events for partners, end-customers and a tech summit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017

Marketing Technologies

What do the 457 Visa changes mean for the Australian IT sector?

Aus IT sector grapples with 457 visa shake-up, leaving businesses and foreign workers uncertain of their future.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017

Global Stories

Endpoint Protection

Absolute Software mentioned in recent Forrester report

Forrester has cited Absolute Software in its recently published report covering four key endpoint management trends that IT professionals should implement.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022

DevOps

FIDO Alliance champions security and authentication experts

FIDO Alliance has announced that testing is now available for individuals seeking to become FIDO Certified Professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022

DevOps

Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind

While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022

EduTech

IoT for seasoned professionals

The Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments at Tech Futures Lab offers up-to-date learning for the fast-evolving IoT industry.

By Anna Reid • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

EduTech

Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments

Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021

Cybersecurity

Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident

Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021

IT professionals

The new (and better) route to a career in IT

Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021

Phishing

General staff don't get tech jargon - expert says time to ditch it

There's a serious gap between IT pros and general staff, and this expert says it's on the people in IT to bridge it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019

Wireless Networks

IT professionals still in high demand across the UK

Despite Brexit uncertainties, IT professionals remain in high demand across the UK, with over 162,000 job openings posted in Q1 2019 according to CompTIA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019

Hybrid Cloud

UK's IT pros not learning fast enough to manage their environments

A new SolarWinds study has found that if the current IT workforce is to keep up with the pace of innovation, there will need to be some significant changes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth

New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022

Hyperscale

Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain

Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

McDonalds IT

McDonalds IT celebrates 10 years - Wellington a 'great place' for start-ups

McDonald started his company on his own in Wellington a decade ago to focus mainly on SMBs and now has two offices with further expansion plans.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

NZTech

Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now

What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

DevOps

Kiwi IT course provider takes hit at skills shortage with new Agile certification

Auldhouse launches first Agile and Scrum certification course in New Zealand. Opportunity for professionals to expand their skill sets.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017