ACC stories

ACC to migrate operations to Microsoft Azure; signs on as NZ data centre region customer
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
ACC to use Microsoft's New Zealand data center region to store patient data as part of a three-year cloud services agreement.

Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Inland Revenue and ACC will cease accepting cheques from March 2020, urging moves to internet banking and other digital payment methods.

ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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it automation
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deloitte
ACC is implementing a new claims process that it believes will speed up responses to straightforward accident-based claims.

What is your data used for? Gaining trust with a Data Dial
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealanders want to know in clear terms what information about them is being collected, how it will be used.

ACC’s computer-aided decision-making questioned by Otago experts
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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it automation
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university of otago
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acc
University of Otago researchers warn of potential dangers in using computer-based risk prediction models for government departments.

Hitachi powers cloud consolidation across two NZ data centers
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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acc
Hitachi Data Systems has helped a NZ govt organization to move to the cloud, consolidating its storage environment across two data centers.

ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities
Tue, 10th May 2016
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payment technologies
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acc
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accc
A reseller whose conduct was deemed ‘unconscionable’ has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.

ACC gears up to launch business transformation programme
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
The transformation programme follows feedback from 5,500 NZers and ACC staff who wanted to see ACC be more responsive and transparent.

NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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government
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tax
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acc
The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.

Making sense of security
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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edutech
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email security
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ministry of education
A Kiwi connection is helping keep New Zealand in focus at the Asia Pacific headquarters of unified security company Websense.

The double-edged sword of more secure government. Mate.
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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government
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acc
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winz
Govt's tighter security measures: a safeguard or a veil over politics' inner workings? A look at the balance act.

Online with ACC
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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payment technologies
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acc
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transactions
ACC launches new online services, enabling tax agents and advisors access to client information 24/7. Registration is simple and secure. Visit www.acc.co.nz.

Free business information and training at your fingertips
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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it training
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acc
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training
Whether you need help on starting up, managing, growing or exiting a business, a website run by the Ministry of Economic Development has the answers.

Attractions up north
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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network infrastructure
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software development
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microsoft
Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.

Encourage productivity – get active!
Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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it training
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healthtech
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microsoft
There are a couple of things about being safe and comfortable at the office that not a lot of people consider.