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'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Government

'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction
EduTech

Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction

The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014
Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit
Government

Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit

Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Unified Communications

Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate

Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Cybersecurity

Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Unified Communications

Minister backs new Telecom TV approach

Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Government

Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid

Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue
Microsoft

Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue

Microsoft Surface products are now available through All of Government via the new Cyclone Catalogue, meeting growing demand from schools and agencies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety
Malware

Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety

Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Govt issues extra $59m in R&D grants to grow firms faster
Government

Govt issues extra $59m in R&D grants to grow firms faster

$59m of R&D Growth Grants awarded to 19 NZ businesses by Callaghan Innovation, says Science & Innovation Minister Steven Joyce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...
Apps

Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...

The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis
Unified Communications

Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis

Kiwis embrace digital era, with online Govt transactions surging to 43.3% - aiming for 70% by 2027, says Internal Affairs Minister.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Unified Communications

2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L

Two thousand schools have registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Crash, Spam, Wallop! NZ firm smacked with record $120k fine
Government

Crash, Spam, Wallop! NZ firm smacked with record $120k fine

An Auckland marketing firm has been stung with a record $120,000 fine, after inundating Kiwis with over half a million spam messages.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Feb 2014
Govt considers NZ data use of the future
Data Privacy

Govt considers NZ data use of the future

The Government establishes the New Zealand Data Futures Forum to guide future data use in public services, chaired by ex-Treasury Secretary John Whitehead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project
Unified Communications

More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project

Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
EduTech

Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website

A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
BNZ goes live with RealMe online service
Government

BNZ goes live with RealMe online service

Government welcomes announcement by BNZ that it will go live with the RealMe service from mid-February, enabling new customers to prove their identity online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014