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SAP and DalRae: Why standardisation isn't an enemy of innovation but an enabler

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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SAP's adaptive AI architecture and clean core focus are driving flexible digital transformation in public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand.
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High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
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Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win

Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.
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Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.
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Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
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Vodafone opens 5G Innovation Lab in Christchurch

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The lab, which is located on Tuam Street, is designed to help New Zealand organisations understand how 5G technology can become part of their business.
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Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.
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Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
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Bin 'em: Those bomb threat emails are complete hoaxes

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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A worldwide spate of spam emails claiming there is a bomb in the recipient's building is almost certainly a hoax.
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Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
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Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app's new feature

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people's locations in real time.
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Certus builds digital business services with Core Technology buy

Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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IBM systems integrator Certus Solutions snaps up Kiwi consultancy Core Technology to bulk out its digital business services offerings.
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New Zealand information security awards finalists named

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.
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Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
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Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.
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Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.
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The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
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Internet MANA... Time to shine light on 'shadowy' spies?

Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Internet MANA promises to set up inquiry into New Zealand's intelligence agencies, focusing on oversight and surveillance.
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Slingshot urges Kiwis to update security software as virus sweeps globe

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Internet Service Provider Slingshot is working with New Zealand Police to protect customers from a serious global malware attack. #CyberSecurity.