Government stories - Page 51

Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.

Malcolm Turnbull enacts major shifts in Australia’s NBN, moving from FTTH to cost-effective FTTN, sparking wide public debate.

Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.

R&D-centric firms took the spotlight at the New Zealand International Business Awards, highlighting the crucial role of innovation in global business success.

Coalition accused of misleading NZers in Fair Internet Pricing campaign; govt dismisses claims as hyperbole and scare tactics.

Telco argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband needs to come in at the bottom end of Government’s proposed range.

Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.

Govt hails Tribunal's nod for 700 MHz band use, paving way for 4G roll-out and £2.4bn boost. Auction set for 29 Oct, eyeing rural connectivity.

Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.

NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.

Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.

NZ businesses to get unique IDs by year's end, simplifying govt interactions, says Steven Joyce. Initiative aims to save time, boost efficiency.

Kim Dotcom has stepped down from his Mega data storage company directorship to concentrate on fighting US extradition charges and developing new ventures.

Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...

Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.

A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.

The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.