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CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications
Education, Learning & Training

CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications

CompTIA, with its ANZ Channel Community, is offering 3,000 young Aussies and Kiwis free tech certification, aiming to boost careers in the growing ICT sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Infosys' global internship program earns accolades
Education, Learning & Training

Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Microsoft

Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
iland enhances partner programmes and cloud computing tools
Partner Programmes

iland enhances partner programmes and cloud computing tools

The new channel programme includes a partner portal for training, certification and sales management, and a complementary cloud assessment tool.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Quantum enhances and updates global partner programme
Partner Programmes

Quantum enhances and updates global partner programme

Quantum unveils revamped global partner programme, introducing new deal registration, channel enablement tools, and a streamlined partner portal.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Education, Learning & Training stories

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw
Smart Cities

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw

Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan
Human Capital Management

Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan

Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters
AR, VR & Metaverse

New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters

New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Firefighters train using virtual reality
Risk & Compliance

Firefighters train using virtual reality

Fire crews can now practise dangerous bushfire scenarios more safely and cheaply, without toxic foam or live flames, using virtual reality.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Six safety responsibilities your staff might not be aware of
Risk & Compliance

Six safety responsibilities your staff might not be aware of

Poor training and weak workplace procedures can leave employees exposed to avoidable injuries, from unsafe machinery to missed breaks and hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Are you truly agile? Get up to speed this summer with Assurity
DevOps

Are you truly agile? Get up to speed this summer with Assurity

Embrace the agile revolution this summer with Assurity's intensive Agile Summer School courses, offered across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019
Tribal Group scores five-year contract with NSW education firm
EduTech

Tribal Group scores five-year contract with NSW education firm

Tribal Group secures five-year contract with New South Wales-based HETI to implement new student management system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Malware

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it
Human Capital Management

The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it

Regular thanks can improve remote workers’ sleep and morale, while also cutting sick days and strengthening team commitment.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees
Education, Learning & Training

Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees

Singtel will support its 12,600 Singapore employees with the skills to be able to thrive in the digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Callaghan Innovation urges firms to apply for R&D internship grants
Software Development

Callaghan Innovation urges firms to apply for R&D internship grants

Callaghan Innovation says that New Zealand businesses still have time to snap up valuable R&D talent before the window of opportunity closes on September 6.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Learning safely from our mistakes
eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019