NZICT stories - Page 2
NZICT: Business is open in Christchurch
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Both Kiwi-based and international tech companies have pulled together to donate equipment to Christchurch businesses.
More IT equipment needed for Christchurch
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Christchurch's recovery needs more IT equipment; RemarkIT leads donation drive with NZ Trade and Enterprise aiming to bridge the digital gap.
Follow the leader
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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The government's ICT priorities are giving the technology industry direction and it's about time too, says Brett O'Riley, CEO of NZICT.
Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.
NZICT launches Smart Business IT comp
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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NZICT launches a competition to educate SMBs on harnessing technology, offering up to USD $10,000 in ICT goods, services, and consultancy.
Microsoft Tech.Ed opens in Auckland
Mon, 30th Aug 2010
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2500 IT professionals and software developers have descended on Auckland this morning for the opening of Tech.Ed.
Microsoft's Muckleston joins NZICT board
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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NZICT boosts board with top execs, including Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston, positioning tech sector as NZ's third largest export market.
Official: Software will be unpatentable in NZ
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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Software will remain unpatentable in New Zealand, as Minister Simon Power instructs IPONZ to draft guidelines, while upholding the current Patents Bill.
Westpac joins NZICT board
Wed, 19th May 2010
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Westpac GM of Customer and Technology Services, David Boyes, has joined the NZICT board as an Independent Director.
Holmes takes role with Greenstone
Mon, 10th May 2010
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Rhoda Holmes joins Greenstone Energy executive, bringing her extensive experience after Optimation and Infratil to the post-Shell era.
Cisco doubles Technology Makeover prize
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Cisco New Zealand has launched its third annual Communications Makeover competition, with a total prize fund of $100,000.
NZCS: ICT profession supports patent removal
Wed, 21st Apr 2010
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The New Zealand Computer Society backs the Select Committee's recommendation to remove software patents, with 81% of members supporting the shift.
Select Committee recommendation 'worrying'
Thu, 15th Apr 2010
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New Zealand ICT concerned over Select Committee recommendation to abandon software patents, warns of wider implications.
WatchGuard: Breaches will see policy introduced
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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ANZ Regional Director Scott Robertson believes that more security breaches will see official policy introduced in New Zealand and Australia.
NZICT: Data breach penalties should be standard
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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CEO Brett O'Riley has told IT Brief that the NZICT would welcome any move focusing on improving cyber security.
UK to fine heavily for data loss
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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UK companies face fines of up to GBP £500,000 for serious data breaches under new legislation, aiming to bolster compliance with the Data Protection Act.
SPIN focus shifts to Auckland link in Pacific cable
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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SPIN plans to challenge Southern Cross with a new Pacific cable landing in Auckland, signalling fresh competition in NZ's broadband market.
Imagine Cup NZ finalists announced
Thu, 25th Feb 2010
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NZ's brightest minds converge for Imagine Cup finals, vying for a spot in Warsaw. Four innovative teams from Auckland and Waikato lead the charge.
NZICT announces two new board members
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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education, learning & training
The organisation today announced that Gen-i CEO Chris Quin and Dell NZ Country Manager Mike Hill will join the NZICT board.
Fonterra usurped by ICT as number one New Zealand industry earner
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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NZ's ICT sector is positioned to overtake dairy as the nation's top earner, reshaping its global identity from pastoral to tech powerhouse.