Government stories - Page 50
Which side of the 4G fence are you on?
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.
Online voting set for 2016 elections trial
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.
Govt to seek minimum $198m for 4G spectrum
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.
NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
IBM comes to the aid of NZ healthcare providers
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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IBM's Health Identity Programme revolutionises NZ healthcare by streamlining patient records, enhancing safety and care coordination.
Kim Dotcom for PM? Call it the No Hope Party says Key
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Megaupload founder is set to launch his own political party in New Zealand, hoping to win power at the November 2014 elections.
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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software
Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand’s Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...
GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.
Govt helps SMBs exploit faster broadband
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.
IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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software
The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.
Global hacker fires warnings at NZ govt
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.
Facebook discloses NZ govt data requests…
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Social networking giant reveals official government requests for Kiwi data during the first six months of the year...
89% of Kiwis vote NO to GCSB bill
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.
GCSB opposition unites in Auckland tonight
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.
IT industry better fit with NZ brand than dairy?
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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NZ's IT sector, touted as the new leading export, might eclipse dairy, amid calls for government support to boost growth.
Kiwi firm stung in $18k email scam
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.
75% of Govt CIO budgets flat or increasing
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.
Govt ain’t heavy, they’re our mediator
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.
1,700 Kiwi schools can sign up to UFB today
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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schools
Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.