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New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age
Government

New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age

The New Zealand government has launched a $2m independent research fund to prepare the country for the information age.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers
Unified Communications

Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers

The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification
Cybersecurity

Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification

Unisys Stealth has been accredited with the 'exclusive' NIAP certification, as well as the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access
Hyperscale

Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access

Microsoft has won its legal challenge against the U.S. government's demand for access to emails stored in its Irish data centre, bolstering privacy rights.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review
Unified Communications

Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review

Communications Minister Amy Adams is seeking business & consumer feedback on the regulation of fixed line communication services after 2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Unified Communications

New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Govt IT modernisation driving public sector services
Digital Transformation

Govt IT modernisation driving public sector services

Government IT modernisation and strategic mergers are revitalising public sector services, leading to the best market outlook in five years, per TBR.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Containerised data centers to 'revolutionise' industry
Hyperscale

Containerised data centers to 'revolutionise' industry

Modular data centers set to spark a $3bn RAID market boom by 2020, with swift, cost-effective solutions reshaping IT infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Health Technologies

Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment

The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools
Government

ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools

ACT Government to invest $8.7m in new school administration system in partnership with SMS Management - Technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Government

2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract

2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation

Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Oracle inks major NZ Government deal
Government

Oracle inks major NZ Government deal

The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government's ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Surveillance

InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill

Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Govt calls forth Kiwi developers & data scientists for Open Data Fellowships
Data Science

Govt calls forth Kiwi developers & data scientists for Open Data Fellowships

The government is calling forth data scientists and developers for an Open Data fellowship with Land Information NZ & The Wellington City Council.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2016
Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
EduTech

Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'

$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
NZ govt agencies now have open source software at their side
Open source

NZ govt agencies now have open source software at their side

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is helping government agencies pave the way for open source software use, shaping future innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Unified Communications

We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders

Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016