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Big investment in tech and infrastructure in store for 2015

The Government will invest $650 million in maintaining, modernising and replacing buildings and infrastructure, with $44m to be spent on technology in schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015

EduTech

NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms

New Zealand's Ministry of Education has cut its estimate for the total cost of fixing leaky schools by as much as $400 million, with a damages suit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015

Government

Unisys chosen to modernise NZ crash analysis system

The New Zealand Transport Agency has chosen Unisys as the prime system integrator to modernise the national crash analysis system (CAS).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Unisys to modernise New Zealand's MBIE system

Unisys set to digitalise NZ's MBIE tenancy bond system, promising easier transactions for landlords and tenants alike.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

Virtualisation

Top security tips for virtualisation

Hamish Soper of Check Point shares top tips for securing virtual environments in NZ, spotlighting the urgent need for robust security in consolidation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014

Virtualisation

New backup suite by Veeam soon to be available

Veeam announces the upcoming launch of its Availability Suite v8, addressing growing cloud backup demands amid a $140 billion data centre boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014

Partner Programmes

Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014

Microsoft

Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future

In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

EduTech

LIANZA responds to National Library's cut to Services to Schools

The changes are far-reaching and have implications beyond the National Library and schools, into the wider education and local government sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Fintech

Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015

Government

IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014

Modernisation

Key concedes new budget forecasts could be a 'small' deficit

Prime Minister John Key has intimated for the first time that the Treasury's half-year fiscal and economic update on Dec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system

The Inland Revenue has announced a new group to represent the ICT sector and it's said this will help to transform New Zealand's tax system.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014

Wireless Networks

New Zealand companies named in Unisys list of winners

Unisys Corporation has recognised 10 clients and partners with Lighthouse Awards at the Universe 2014 event held in Dallas.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014

Taxation

Inland Revenue hunting out software companies

Inland Revenue eyes software talent, seeks to revamp NZ's tax system, making it simpler for citizens with cutting-edge tech.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014

Marketing Technologies

Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand

Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014

Government

In the innovative world... patent is a virtue

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014