IT professionals stories - Page 2

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

They say that digital apprenticeships should be developed to help drive forward this technological transformation, and particular assistance be provided for those pursuing digital careers.

As tech pros look to the future, 62% of respondents say they're motivated to succeed in their roles and nearly all (81%) agree there will be multiple opportunities to develop and enhance their careers in the next year.

Cyber specialists are in hot demand and it doesn't look like the demand is in any way faltering.

"The security gaps in the case of outdated software at 65% of companies should also give pause for thought."

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

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.

While the UK is still plunged in uncertainty with Brexit, there are no such issues with the IT industry.

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.

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

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.

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.

“The prosperity of New Zealand is inextricably linked to how we embrace our future as a digital nation.”

"Getting the right advice is critical so that those impacted can work out what their options are and to plan ahead."

“Organisations are using Agile methodologies to ensure crucial business data is available when and where it is needed."

Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.

Owning or using a smart phone to do your email in bed is not being more productive; it just increase output at the same rate and ruins many things.

US tech sector leaders have come out swinging, showing that Donald Trump's US Presidency election would be a huge blow for the ICT industry.

The winners of the Excellence in IT Awards 2016 were announced in front of a crowd of 700 professionals at a gala event in Wellington last night.

Auckland IT professionals rate an attractive salary as most important consideration in a new job, but flexible working hours are very important too.

"Our first impressions of Conbrio were very positive, as we started to engage more and more with the team, it became more of a partnership."

"These emerging players represent good examples of companies that are likely to help change the industry as we know it."

“Surviving a DDoS attack is about getting your planning right. You can never eliminate the chance of an attack happening, but you can mitigate it."

"This opens up new challenges for the IT department in selecting the right information protection strategies for their infrastructure."