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Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'
Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Global Stories

Government stories

Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Hyperscale

Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore

The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Unified Communications

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Govt cloud service provider Vault opts with Mellanox and Cumulus
Unified Communications

Govt cloud service provider Vault opts with Mellanox and Cumulus

​Vault Systems has chosen to work with Mellanox and Cumulus Networks in providing a cloud service fit for a government.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Internet of Things

THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition

Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Data Analytics

Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?

New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching
Malware

Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching

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.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Singapore & UK Governments commit to building cybersecurity capacity for Commonwealth
Cybersecurity

Singapore & UK Governments commit to building cybersecurity capacity for Commonwealth

Singapore and the United Kingdom have taken their commitment to cybersecurity cooperation and teamwork to a new level this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney

As the largest and longest-running B2B conference in the APAC region, CeBIT is certainly not an event to be missed.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
UKCloud invests in UK's first high assurance cloud platform
Hyperscale

UKCloud invests in UK's first high assurance cloud platform

​UKCloud has announced significant progress in designing and building the first high assurance cloud platform for the UK's government systems.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences
Marketing Technologies

New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences

The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation's cybersecurity technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Taiwan Cabinet to invest NT$11 billion for cybersecurity industry development
Cybersecurity

Taiwan Cabinet to invest NT$11 billion for cybersecurity industry development

The Executive Wan's Department of Cyber Security is developing an action plan for the industry's development, which includes cybersecurity management.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data
Microsoft

NSW Government signs agreement with Microsoft to globalise data

NSW Government and Microsoft sign deal to boost digital and data capabilities, unearthing new insights in the process.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Unisys says 49% of Australian citizens prefer online channels for government engagement
EduTech

Unisys says 49% of Australian citizens prefer online channels for government engagement

Nearly half of Australians prefer to engage with government services online, driven by ease of access via PC, tablet or phone, says Unisys study.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Software-as-a-Service

TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018