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Government stories - Page 14

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Experts comment on US Customs data breach
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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.
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Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
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Cloud-based ID card issuance will reinvent government processes
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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physical security
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nac
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case study
HID Global meets the most demanding requirements for security, quality, and effective program execution in today’s most complex ID programs.
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7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector
Wed, 29th May 2019
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cloud services
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government
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public sector
Asia Cloud Association offers new guidelines to boost cloud use in public sector, enhancing service delivery.
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Blockchain: New Zealand needs to get up to speed
Fri, 24th May 2019
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blockchain
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government
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the blockchain.nz
BlockchainNZ calls on New Zealand Government to develop a strategy to keep up with other countries in blockchain technology.
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Data#3 to exclusively provide MS licences to WA Government
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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microsoft
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licensing
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government
The technology services provider has won two contracts with the Western Australia Government, becoming its sole Microsoft licence provider.
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BlackBerry Cylance to receive IRAP certification
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smartphones
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ai security
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technology gifts
Company becomes first endpoint security provider to complete assessment to deliver native AI security to Australian federal agencies.
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Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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microsoft
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it training
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government
Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.
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Why NZ could become a global blockchain leader
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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blockchain
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government
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ndi
NZ poised to lead in global blockchain revolution, says expert.
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Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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5g
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wireless networks
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government
Huawei says it will build a cybersecurity centre in Poland if that’s what it takes to convince the world that it’s a trustworthy organisation.
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ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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australian federal budget
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australian government
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government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
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Gartner: Governments to invest in analytics, security in 2019
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Gartner has released the results of its 2019 CIO Survey, showing that Governments worldwide are set to scale up their investment in data analytics.
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There’s a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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government
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cios
There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.
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Government outlines agenda for Australia’s tech future
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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iot
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blockchain
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quantum computing
The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia’s digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.
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NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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servers
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government
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supercomputer
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
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Govt’s HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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colocation
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cios
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government
Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.
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Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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government
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hmc communications
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communication
Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.
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NZ's pay equity progress is so slow that we won't achieve it until 2044
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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dei
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government
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gsk
The year 2044. Sixteen years is a long time to wait for gender pay equity, but it may take that long to achieve it.
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Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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government
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hmc communications
Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.
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Interview: Vault Cloud illuminates secure govt cloud in the machine learning age
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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cloud security
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Australia has the potential to become a global leader in cloud technology, says Vault Cloud founder and CEO Rupert Taylor-Price.
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Why digital transformation rests on the shoulders of the C-suite
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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government
Only 7% of respondents believe the government is making significant strides in their digital transformation journey.
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Why governments should invest in citizen engagement platforms
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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government
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ict
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digital engagement
Aussie govt. lags in digital service, eroding public trust—experts push for tech-led reforms. #DigitalDivide.
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Uganda data centre raided, operator ‘held hostage’
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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data protection
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colocation
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government
Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.
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Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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quantum computing
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government
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ibm
IBM lands AU$1bn deal as Aussie Gov's tech partner for digital transformation.