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Canberra

Cirrus Networks eyes $5b govt ICT spend with Canberra move

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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IT provider Cirrus Networks is spreading its wings and opening a Canberra office as it seeks to garner an increased share of the $5b govt ICT spend.
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NSW Government updates whole-of-government ICT hardware contract

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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The NSW Government has extended its whole-of-government ICT hardware contract through to April 30, 2017 and updated the devices covered by the deal.
Connectivity

New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
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Governments vulnerable to attack, says Palo Alto Networks

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Government departments are an attractive target for malicious hackers and criminals, making them vulnerable to attack.
Telco review

NZ Government gets behind digital tech with new telco laws

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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New Zealand government unveils plans for new regulation of broadband and phone services to keep up with digital transformation.
Internet service

Government working with Acquia to make websites more accessible

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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leadership
At the recent Tech Leaders 2016 summit in Sydney, Graham and Adam spoke about how the Australian government is enhancing their digital services.
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Govt needs to look at online learning for skills shortage, says expert

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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online learning
At SXSW, ALISON founder Mike Feerick urges governments to embrace online learning to tackle global inequality and the skills gap with three key policies.
Online

Aussie Govt needs more online interaction, survey finds

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Australians prefer dealing with the government by phone or in person, but younger citizens are more open to online engagement, according to a survey by Unisys.
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WINZ IT system has serious issues, says Labour

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Labour Party calls for urgent fix to the WINZ IT system, saying it is preventing access to support for superannuitants and beneficiaries.
Digital government

Governments are digitally immature, Gartner finds

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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analyst report
Government digital transformation hindered by skills shortage and organisational culture, says Gartner survey.
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Vodafone brings Telecommunications-as-a-Service to Govt

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Careers New Zealand has entered into a partnership agreement with Vodafone, becoming one of the first government agencies to adopt TaaS.
Giant killer

A victory for privacy and Apple?

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.
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Is Apple creating an unhackable smartphone?

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Various sources attest to the fact that Apple is working on creating a phone that is unhackable by government bodies or even Apple itself.
Robotics

Governments need to recognise the disruptive power of robots, IDC finds

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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The potential for machines to heighten safety, precision and efficiency within government services is huge, according to a new IDC report.
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NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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ufb
Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government's UFB programme.
Investment

Cloud spending to account for half of federal govt IT budget by 2018

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Lower price points for cloud services and the changing nature of cloud computing is helping to drive federal government cloud consumption.
Govt

IoT, proactive security and big data: Top trends impacting government

Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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Government agencies face pressure to keep up with digital technology trends, according to a new report by DMI.
Plans

Spending needed on education infrastructure, says ACT Party

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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ACT Party calls on Govt to prioritize education infrastructure alongside funding for City Rail Link. Schools already bursting at seams, says Epsom MP.
Crime

Thai govt selects NZ security to tackle corruption

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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corruption
Wynyard Group partners with Thailand's anti-corruption commission to tackle internal corruption in government.
Partnership

Verint and Squiz partner up, target government bodies

Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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government
Verint teams with Squiz to bolster digital overhaul in public sector, aiming for elevated citizen engagement and streamlined services.