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Q&A: SMX director talks TaaS, compliance and NZX attacks

Telecommunications-as-a-Service providers face pressure to enhance security measures following NZX attack. SMX co-founder shares insights.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020

Hyperscale

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

eCommerce

Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods

New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Health Technologies

Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification

Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020

Unified Communications

Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019

Unified Communications

Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

EduTech

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019

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Hyperscale

Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws

Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020

Multi-cloud

Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace

Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government's online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

New Zealand Government

Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury

The passenger route is a world's first and will commence after Cora's certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020

Jobs

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Breach Prevention

Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019