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Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches
Cybersecurity

Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches

The Canberra Node is a part of the National Network of Nodes, which accelerates cyber capability development and innovation across Australia.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Artificial Intelligence

Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Govts risk cyber attacks if they continue to demand encryption backdoors
Encryption

Govts risk cyber attacks if they continue to demand encryption backdoors

Governments demanding encryption backdoors risk national security and economic stability, say experts, threatening vulnerabilities in election infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Clean technologies

Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?

Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
archTIS signs reseller agreement with TEAM Asparona to sell Kojensi Gov
Government

archTIS signs reseller agreement with TEAM Asparona to sell Kojensi Gov

archTIS partners with TEAM Asparona to commercialise Kojensi Gov in New Zealand, enhancing secure collaboration for government agencies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians
Surveillance

Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards
Marketing Technologies

Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
New broadband telco satellite to be launched in Indonesia
Unified Communications

New broadband telco satellite to be launched in Indonesia

Thales Alenia Space has been chosen to design and manufacture the broadband telecommunication satellite named SATRIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Govt shift to digital could save Australians up to 14 hours every year
Digital Transformation

Govt shift to digital could save Australians up to 14 hours every year

If Australia's government agencies invested in greater digital transformation, Australians could have as much as one day per year in extra time saved.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Experts comment on US Customs data breach
Data Loss Prevention

Experts comment on US Customs data breach

The United States Customs and Border Protection agency has been responsible for the leaking of tens of thousands of images of travellers and license plates.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Unified Communications

Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required

Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand

Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life

Artificial intelligence will have a significant impact on New Zealand's economy and society, says industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Artificial Intelligence

AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges

Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Trade Me releases 7th annual Transparency Report, data requests down 24%
Data Privacy

Trade Me releases 7th annual Transparency Report, data requests down 24%

Trade Me's 7th annual Transparency Report reveals a 24% drop in data requests from New Zealand authorities, emphasising commitment to user privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
NZTech thrilled with New Zealand's rapidly growing tech sector
Government

NZTech thrilled with New Zealand's rapidly growing tech sector

New Zealand's tech sector booms with 21,000 businesses, investing NZD $580 million in R&D. NZTech celebrates growth, key appointments and exciting prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019