Regulation stories - Page 30
Why the cyber security field needs to take a leaf out of medicine's book
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Companies that have never written code in the last decade will be responsible for over a trillion lines of code in the next decade.
ANZ channel businesses on the road to change
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social media
Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.
Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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chartered accountants
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stem
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regulation
Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
500 million now accessing the internet in China
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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uc
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government
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censorship
Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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uc
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commerce commission
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vodafone
Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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uc
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commerce commission
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orcon
Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.
Britain rushes through copyright law
Sat, 1st May 2010
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wireless networks
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wifi
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bandwidth
British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.
“There oughta be a law!”
Sat, 1st May 2010
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uc
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physical security
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cloud services
As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.
Minister orders investigation into 111
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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government
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outage
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emergency services
The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.
Tape is not dead
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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risk & compliance
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archiving
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tape
As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.
Keeping tabs on telcos
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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commerce commission
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market
New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.