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The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding
DataCentre infrastructure

The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding

Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
DataCentre infrastructure

New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand

New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Acer's New Zealand business back in black
Digital Signage

Acer's New Zealand business back in black

Acer Computer's New Zealand business has bounced back into the black in its latest financials, after recording a 7% increase in revenue for the year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017

Global Stories

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The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
DataCentre infrastructure

The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs

The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client
Management

Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector
Hyperscale

Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector

We discuss how this announcement is significant for the public sector, and how it marks the beginning of a strong partnership.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets
Malware

New report details exploits of notorious cyberespionage group with EMEA targets

Known as CopyKittens, the group is politically-motivated and has increasingly been active in pursuing foreign espionage on strategic targets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Fuji Xerox NZ suspends new government contracts following accounting scandal
Fintech

Fuji Xerox NZ suspends new government contracts following accounting scandal

Fuji Xerox's NZ branch suspends government contracts following the release of an independent report revealing accounting irregularities.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Singapore Govt leads massive cyber training exercise for CIIs
Distributed Denial of Service

Singapore Govt leads massive cyber training exercise for CIIs

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) put the government's incident management and emergency response plans to the test yesterday.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data
Data Analytics

Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data

Big Data can enhance student achievement by providing a wider view of the education system in Australia and increase institutions performances.

By Adrian Smolski • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Ctrl+alt+delete: Rebooting our digital govt. with the US Department of State
Customer Relationship Management

Ctrl+alt+delete: Rebooting our digital govt. with the US Department of State

Our biggest achievements have been to modernise our digital platforms for both our employees and our external customers.

By Claire Dowler • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
NSW Govt seeks 10 security & fintech startups for Israel accelerator program
Fintech

NSW Govt seeks 10 security & fintech startups for Israel accelerator program

The NSW Government is looking for 10 cybersecurity and fintech startups to find out more about Israel in an event at TechSydney tonight, June 19.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Unified Communications

Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner

Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Unified Communications

New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?

The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA
Digital Signage

NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA

NEC has opened a $4.38 million global security intelligence centre in South Australia which is expected to create 50 new jobs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Victorian Government launches its first Cyber Security Strategy
Cybersecurity

Victorian Government launches its first Cyber Security Strategy

The Victorian Government says it is 'getting on' with the state's first Cyber Security Strategy to help protect itself from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017