Government stories - Page 23
NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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supercomputer
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
Govt’s HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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dc
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Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.
Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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government
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hmc communications
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communication
Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.
NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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dei
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esg
The year 2044. Sixteen years is a long time to wait for gender pay equity, but it may take that long to achieve it.
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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government
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nfp
Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.
Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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cloud security
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government
Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.
Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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government
Only 7% of respondents believe the government is making significant strides in their digital transformation journey.
Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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government
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ict
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digital engagement
The Australian government is urged to invest in Citizen Engagement Platforms to close the digital gap, improve public trust, and streamline services.
Uganda data centre raided, operator ‘held hostage’
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.
Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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government
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ibm
The Australian Government has signed a AU$1 billion, five-year deal with IBM to enhance digital services with AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.
Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.
NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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microsoft
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government
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microsoft azure
NSW Government and Microsoft sign deal to boost digital and data capabilities, unearthing new insights in the process.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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government
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smb
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business confidence
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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uc
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government
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telco
New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
Potential Holiday Act revamp will ‘remove key business pain point’
Wed, 30th May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.
Govt cloud service provider Vault opts with Mellanox and Cumulus
Tue, 29th May 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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government
Vault Systems has chosen to work with Mellanox and Cumulus Networks in providing a cloud service fit for a government.
THAT’S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Mon, 21st May 2018
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iot
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cybersecurity
Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Thu, 10th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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government
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tax
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gst
Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A government report has emerged that reveals despite the 'major' ransomware attack a year ago, the UK's NHS STILL has not learned its lesson.