Government stories - Page 29
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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technology investment network
The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.
ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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school networks
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student administration systems
ACT Government to invest $8.7m in new school administration system in partnership with SMS Management - Technology.
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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ministry of primary industries
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2degrees
2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.
Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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sparktank
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.
New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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new zealand law foundation
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partners
The New Zealand government has launched a $2m independent research fund to prepare the country for the information age.
Oracle inks major NZ Government deal
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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oracle
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dia
The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government’s ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.
Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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uc
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telco
The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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surveillance
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gcsb
Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.
Govt calls forth Kiwi developers & data scientists for Open Data Fellowships
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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data science
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developers
The government is calling forth data scientists and developers for an Open Data fellowship with Land Information NZ & The Wellington City Council.
Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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edutech
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government
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entrepreneur
$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.
Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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government
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unisys
Unisys Stealth has been accredited with the 'exclusive' NIAP certification, as well as the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified program.
NZ govt agencies now have open source software at their side
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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open source
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software development
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government
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is helping government agencies pave the way for open source software use, shaping future innovation.
Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
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.
Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Communications Minister Amy Adams is seeking business & consumer feedback on the regulation of fixed line communication services after 2020.
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
Govt IT modernisation driving public sector services
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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government
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public sector
Government IT modernisation and strategic mergers are revitalising public sector services, leading to the best market outlook in five years, per TBR.
We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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government
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collaboration
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nztech
Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
Tech focus with Teacher-led Innovation Fund
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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technology in schools
Hutt Valley MP champions a £300k tech education boost for local schools, fuelling Hutt's transformation into 'Technology Valley'.
The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
The war against cyber threats is booming as the security analytics market grows from US$2.83 billion in 2016 to US$9.38 billion in 2021.