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Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
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U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Dotcom demands spying probe
Government

Dotcom demands spying probe

Megaupload founder backs calls for an independent inquiry after government spies illegally accessed his communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Government

PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case

John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Govt encourages stay at home workers
Government

Govt encourages stay at home workers

Telework Week encourages employees using ICT to give the office a miss as they raise awareness about the benefits of stay at home workers for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2012
Broadband to provide product prices
Unified Communications

Broadband to provide product prices

Government announces product disclosure underway to improve the transparency of broadband information for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2012
Could the public sector switch to the cloud?
Government

Could the public sector switch to the cloud?

Government to review proposals to switch the public service to cloud-based application software hosted outside ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012
Will the government sell Kordia?
Government

Will the government sell Kordia?

Speculation mounts over the potential sale of Kordia, despite official denials and a backdrop of financial struggles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2012
Government exceeds UFB connection target
Unified Communications

Government exceeds UFB connection target

NZ outstrips Ultra-Fast Broadband targets, connecting over 76,000 premises including schools and hospitals, bolstering rural and urban internet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
New govt 'Virtual Meeting Rooms' to save taxpayers' money?
Unified Communications

New govt 'Virtual Meeting Rooms' to save taxpayers' money?

Asnet launches VideoNet to connect NZ govt agencies virtually, aiming to slash taxpayer costs on travel and meetings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2012
CallPlus offers unlimited school internet
Unified Communications

CallPlus offers unlimited school internet

CallPlus pioneers in NZ by providing unlimited internet to schools, aiming to enhance education with its fibre packages and partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012
Revera wins Microsoft Cloud NZ hosting deal
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Revera wins Microsoft Cloud NZ hosting deal

Revera secures landmark deal with Microsoft for NZ cloud hosting, offering hybrid cloud solutions to boost government and enterprise productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012
SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal
DataCentre infrastructure

SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal

Ministry of Health boosts data analysis with SQL Server, enhancing hospital service pricing and analytics for New Zealand DHBs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial
Government

Key's credibility crushed after Dotcom denial

Labour party condemns the under-fire Primer Minister after revelations he knew about illegal spying in the Kim Dotcom case.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012
NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess
Government

NZ had rules to avoid Kim Dotcom mess

NZ Gov admits error in waiving 'good character' rule for Kim Dotcom, questioning special treatment for wealthy migrants.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2012
Labour tables alternative patent clause
Government

Labour tables alternative patent clause

Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Government considers e-democracy
Government

Government considers e-democracy

Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2012
Government adopts conservative cloud approach
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Government adopts conservative cloud approach

While the government encourages cloud usage amongst its own agencies, it remains cautious of overseas-based services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2012