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

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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Telecommunications-as-a-Service providers face pressure to enhance security measures following NZX attack. SMX co-founder shares insights.
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Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws

Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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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.
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Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Wed, 6th May 2020
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Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
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Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace

Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government’s online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.
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Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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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.
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Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury

Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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The passenger route is a world’s first and will commence after Cora’s certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
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Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification

Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.
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Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum

Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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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.
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Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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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.
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Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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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.
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Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.
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Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
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Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
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IPONZ launches online trade mark checker

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.
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Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.
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Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.
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Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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The Government’s proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.
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Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand’s cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.
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Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.