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Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'
Physical Security

Labour accuse ministers of 'stifling software sector'

Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
Sony goes all in on mobiles
Physical Security

Sony goes all in on mobiles

Sony takes full control of the mobile handset business, buying Ericsson's stake for over NZD $1.8 billion, and strengthens its consumer device range.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2011
Cyber attacks top threat to business
Virtualisation

Cyber attacks top threat to business

Cyber attacks are now the top threat to New Zealand businesses, with nearly two-thirds having faced a breach in the past year, a new study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Loose lips sink ships - Protecting your trade secrets
EduTech

Loose lips sink ships - Protecting your trade secrets

Businesses must safeguard their trade secrets as modern electronic disclosures can devastate in seconds. Follow simple steps to ensure confidentiality.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Divide and Conquer
Physical Security

Divide and Conquer

Unlock the power of your business's intellectual assets with savvy IP management for global success and competitive advantage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Intellectual property - Some myths about who owns what
Physical Security

Intellectual property - Some myths about who owns what

Debunking IP ownership myths: Don't assume you own the fruits of others' labour without written agreements on intellectual property rights.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
NZCS: ICT profession supports patent removal
Physical Security

NZCS: ICT profession supports patent removal

The New Zealand Computer Society backs the Select Committee's recommendation to remove software patents, with 81% of members supporting the shift.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2010
Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Unified Communications

Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform

Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2010
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Physical Security

Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution

The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2010
Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations
Physical Security

Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations

Commerce Minister Simon Power calls for public submissions ahead of contentious ACTA negotiations in Wellington that will tackle digital copyright enforcement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking
Unified Communications

The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking

OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets
Physical Security

Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets

Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

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Considerations for outsourcing Business Analysis
DevOps

Considerations for outsourcing Business Analysis

Outsourcing is probably one of the most debated topics within the software industry, read here for the pros and cons.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Unified Communications

U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
Physical Security

Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today

Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th May 2011
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Physical Security

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.

By Shona Foster • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Declaration urges big changes to ACTA
Physical Security

Declaration urges big changes to ACTA

The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Many hands make light work
Partner Programmes

Many hands make light work

This article looks at some common partnering models, and what customers should be considering in this regard, when negotiating their supply arrangements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009