Global Stories

TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee

Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020

Unified Communications

Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce

Jabra ANZ managing director and thought-leader David Piggott shares his perspective on what we have to gain as we navigate into the unknown.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020

Health Technologies

Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds

Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020

Artificial Intelligence

AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT

Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020

Public Cloud

Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup

Team Hollo from Hong Kong clinched the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup with their AI-powered mental health app, earning them USD $100,000 and key mentoring sessions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2

New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world

The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020

Apps

Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support

Kiwi firm Emerge Aotearoa launches Ignite Aotearoa, a platform offering businesses flexible online mental health and wellbeing resources to support staff.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

How to stay 'screen fit' when working at home

As home-working more than ever exhausts us digitally, maintaining a disciplined routine and actively switching off are key to avoiding screen fatigue.

By Barbara Parker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

EduTech

Hays launches free online training portal for businesses

A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Westcon-Comstor

You're Invited: Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual comes to you

Mark your calendars for Thursday, 14th May, as Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual brings industry leaders and captivating discussions straight to your screen.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Software Development

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Unified Communications

Aussies keen to go remote, but businesses may not be prepared

A recent survey has shown that most Australian workers are finding remote work a boon, but businesses need to stay on top of tech to make it work.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020

Partner Programmes

DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers

Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020

Westcon-Comstor

'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online

Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Health Technologies

Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare

Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020