New Zealand Government stories - Page 4
James Arnold from Dell New Zealand shares his cancer story
Wed, 27th Oct 2021
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network infrastructure
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cancer
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new zealand government
Dell Technologies director, James Arnold, prepares for a stem cell transplant amidst his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Trade Me hands less customer info over to authorities according to Transparency Report
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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data privacy
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Trade Me reduces customer data releases to Police and government agencies, with a 14% drop in requests from previous year.
Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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data sharing
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new zealand government
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consumer data right
Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.
Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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uc
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supply chain
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apple
What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses
Fri, 21st May 2021
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investment
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skills shortage
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new zealand government
Budget 2021 allocates $44m over 2 years to support New Zealand's Digital Boost program for small and medium businesses.
Dynamo6 earns another spot on Govt's IT Marketplace
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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software development
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dynamo6
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new zealand government
Hamilton-based IT services provider Dynamo6 has secured a place on the Government's IT Marketplace, expanding its services and closer to government.
Rimini Street signs marketplace agreement with New Zealand Govt
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Rimini Street becomes approved supplier on New Zealand Government Marketplace, offering support for Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce.
NZ Minister for Trade and Export Growth welcomes Canada's interest in DEPA
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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supply chain
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new zealand government
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trade
Canada expresses interest in joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile. NZ Minister for Trade welcomes move.
Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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contracts
UK Government aims to boost opportunities for Māori businesses by awarding at least 5% of contracts to them, promoting economic recovery and inclusivity.
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.
Q&A: SMX director talks TaaS, compliance and NZX attacks
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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ddos
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email security
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risk & compliance
Telecommunications-as-a-Service providers face pressure to enhance security measures following NZX attack. SMX co-founder shares insights.
Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data privacy
Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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unisys
Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government's online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.
Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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e-commerce
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noel leeming
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notebook
New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.
Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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new zealand government
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air-taxi
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wisk
The passenger route is a world's first and will commence after Cora's certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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healthtech
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mobile mentor
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certification
Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.