Stories by RNZ - Page 2

The government is spending an extra $20m over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.

A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.

GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

Whanganui introduces Talent Connect, a matchmaking app for businesses and professionals, aimed at boosting the local job market.

Only two firms offer low-cost computer-generated financial advice in New Zealand, despite it being available for four years.

The VR adventure game <em>Wanderer</em> puts players on a time-travelling mission to save humanity, released by Auckland studios in partnership with Sony.

Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.

Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

Technical difficulties marred the first day of New Zealand's new residence scheme, with serious concerns raised for the roll-out to 95,000 migrants in March.

Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.

Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.

Unity, which produces software for game developers and digital artists, has agreed to acquire the studio's tools, pipeline of work, technology and 275 staff.

The Commerce Commission wants to see an improvement in the quality of retail services offered by the telecommunications industry.

Vocus, an internet infrastructure provider in New Zealand, experienced a DDoS attack, causing an hour-long nationwide internet outage.

Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.

75 years ago, the first mobile phone call was made in a car. How has technology changed since then and what does the future hold?.

Datacom Group, a leading tech company, has reported a nearly doubled profit of $35m, thanks to increased demand for digital services.

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .