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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
Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?
Unified Communications

Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms
Government

How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms

Big is often still viewed as best, despite the key advantages that smaller businesses can provide like agility and availability of expertise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Solnet joins New Zealand Government Web Services Panel
Government

Solnet joins New Zealand Government Web Services Panel

Solnet has joined the New Zealand Government Web Services Panel opening the doors for the company to provide a wider range of services to government.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth
Government

Teckweek'17 kicks off to to encourage global thinking and inspire youth

​Techweek'17, a nationwide event showcasing New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world, kicked off today amidst much fanfare.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 6th May 2017
Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize
EduTech

Hutt Valley teacher paves the way for tech, wins a Prime Minister's Prize

Primary school teacher awarded Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work in science education. $150k prize awarded, $100k to school.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017