ACC stories
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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.
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Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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commerce systems
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martech
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities
Tue, 10th May 2016
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payment technologies
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accc
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acc
A reseller whose conduct was deemed ‘unconscionable’ has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.
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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.
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NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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tax
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acc
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government
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Attractions up north
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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network infrastructure
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software development
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outlook
Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.
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Encourage productivity – get active!
Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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healthtech
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it training
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productivity
There are a couple of things about being safe and comfortable at the office that not a lot of people consider.