Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 24

New Zealand's tertiary institutions lag in preparing software engineers, threatening the nation's cloud computing competitiveness, says Optimizer HQ CEO Kumar.

In the first half of 2013, tech hiring focusses remain steady, with data analysts now a top priority, joining Java developers and mobile devs.

In a 2013 survey of nearly 1,100 tech-focused hiring pros, Dice reveals the year's five lowest-priority hires, from entry-level talent to administrative roles.

Confidence is up in the ICT sector with a significant rise in new projects bolstering recruitment activity for the year ahead.

This coming year IT buyers will be looking for stability and ways to prepare for the next five years in their business cycle.

Auckland's rapid growth, adding a new resident every 19 minutes, promises significant opportunities for New Zealand's burgeoning tech sector.

Kiwi workers face a 'workation' over Christmas, with over 40% unable to switch off, tethered to tech, says Regus report.

NZ firms overlook energy-saving measures amid global tech sustainability stall, Fujitsu reveals. Opportunities for efficiency lost.

Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

2013 set to witness a surge in cyber threats, from critical infrastructure attacks to more sophisticated exploit kits, warns Kaspersky Lab.

The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.

NZ shines in Tech Fast 500, with 45 firms making the cut. EROAD leads at 10th with 2,746% growth, showcasing Kiwi innovation on a global stage.

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

Local IT services market grew 4.4% year-on-year during 2012, the first rise since the global financial crisis.

Amy Adams urges NZ's ICT sector to innovate further, highlighting its $20bn value and potential for national growth at NetHui.

New Zealand's ICT sector needs to promote its value more aggressively to attract talent, says Minister Amy Adams.

NZ's tech sector, worth $8bn, thrives amid tough global markets, reports TIN, highlighting growing exports, employment, and company maturity.

New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.