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Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Cybersecurity

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract

Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016

Global Stories

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit

This unmissable NZ event hosts the key players from government and technology to lead discussions on transformative technology.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Unified Communications

Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
ICT enterprise: What are Government priorities?
Digital Transformation

ICT enterprise: What are Government priorities?

Government CIOs prioritizing mobile apps and CRM tools, but face challenges in making the most of investments - Ovum survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
New Zealand and Australia VS cyber security
Cybersecurity

New Zealand and Australia VS cyber security

New Zealand and Australia join forces to strengthen cyber security initiatives and tackle cyber threats in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016
Government

Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016

Government spending on IT in India will reach US $7.2 billion in 2016, a 2.4% increase compared to last year, new Gartner research has shown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Conservative Party applauds Israel's porn block
Government

Conservative Party applauds Israel's porn block

Conservative Party heralds Israel's new measure blocking porn as a 'common sense' solution for societal issues.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Online health portals prove popular in New Zealand
Health Technologies

Online health portals prove popular in New Zealand

Nearly a quarter of a million New Zealanders are now using a patient portal to access their health information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
'Tens of thousands' of contact info released as NZNO falls to Yahoo phishing scam
Phishing

'Tens of thousands' of contact info released as NZNO falls to Yahoo phishing scam

New Zealand Nurses Organisation hit by phishing scam, leaks email addresses of members. Investigation underway.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
EduTech

Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out

Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Data Loss Prevention

Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract

BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Ransomware

Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
EduTech

Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech

Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Government

Govt makes improvements to online passport service

Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Cartech

Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads

Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Government launches new pathway for 'disengaged' Kiwi students
Government

Government launches new pathway for 'disengaged' Kiwi students

New DualPathways scheme bolsters career prospects for 'disengaged' Kiwi teens, merging school with tertiary education or training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016