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Government announces iPad supplier

Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013

Government

Govt debates online bullying agency

Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012

Unified Communications

TestraClear sale prompts ComCom monitoring

Following Vodafone's acquisition of telco firm, the NZ Commerce Commission will monitor fixed-to-mobile pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012

Unified Communications

Should ComCom have more teeth?

Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone's purchase of TelstraClear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012

Government

Deloittes damage control over Govt computer security

The Ministry of Social Development has appointed Deloittes to review its computer network security over privacy concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012

Government

Key causes Parliament outrage over Dotcom

Prime Minister and Opposition leader in fiery exchange as both stand their ground over the ongoing Kim Dotcom saga.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012

Marketing Technologies

Google moves threaten independent legal counsel

Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012

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Unified Communications

New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about

NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.

By Alistair Ross • 5 min read • Sat, 19th Jan 2013

EduTech

Young learners losing out

Some of our youngest learners are losing out thanks to the government's lack of progress in closing the digital divide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Government

NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes

NZ's efforts to close tech tax loopholes hit a wall, with IRD citing international treaties as a barrier despite calls for change.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Government

Dotcom's extradition case delayed

Kim Dotcom's extradition battle postponed to August amid controversy, stretching the high-profile case beyond 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Unified Communications

NZ rejects international teleco treaty changes

NZ stands firm against global telecom treaty amendments, championing a free internet and rejecting increased state control, says Minister Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Unified Communications

Has Adams put Chorus before consumers?

Amy Adams faces backlash for prioritising Chorus and telcos over consumer savings, sparking a debate over government priorities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012

Government

Government considers Commerce Commission report

Government receives draft determination on pricing for the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) and a final determination on the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012