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Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Hybrid & Remote Work

Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum

Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Email Security

Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19

Gartner has identified five areas where artificial intelligence can improve decision making for government and healthcare CIOs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Hybrid & Remote Work

Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic

Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
eCommerce

Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Research: ANZ AI market to grow nearly 30% by 2024
Unified Communications

Research: ANZ AI market to grow nearly 30% by 2024

Analyst firm GlobalData says that revenue across APAC will grow to US$29.3 billion by the same year, driven by growing government acceptance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Government

The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Government

Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic

The request from the Taxpayers' Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Unified Communications

International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms

ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Unisys clinches multiple government contracts from across the world
Government

Unisys clinches multiple government contracts from across the world

Unisys has secured substantial public sector contracts from the US, Australia, Europe, and Brazil, heralding a 7% rise in public sector revenue in 2019.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership
Unified Communications

Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems
Fintech

NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems

Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise
Smart Home

China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise

China has granted 111 the prestigious National High-Tech Enterprise status, setting the stage for growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020
Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS
Government

Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS

The single biggest source of crime experienced by public sector entities is the internal employee in a position of trust.

By Mark Egelstaff • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier
Unified Communications

Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier

Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

AI Forum of NZ welcomes govt's new digital council
Digital Transformation

AI Forum of NZ welcomes govt's new digital council

The AI Forum of New Zealand is supporting the government's launch of the Digital Council, aiming to advance digital understanding.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
EduTech

Victoria University to launch digital services micro course

Victoria University has teamed up with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a digital accessibility micro-credential, starting 17 February 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business
Government

Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business

New Zealand's digital economy is set to flourish as a landmark digital trade deal is signed with Singapore and Chile, says NZTech's Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020