Government stories - Page 30
Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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In our exclusive Part 2, NZ's pioneering female IT minister Amy Adams defends UFB rollout pace, heralding a tech-transformed future.
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.
Cunliffe not Curran to blame for Labour ICT leak
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT leak blamed on David Cunliffe's office, not Clare Curran, in a startling admission reversing prior claims.
'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.
Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.
Labour claims 'dangerous' IT glitch overshadowed PM's visit
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Dunedin Hospital IT meltdown compromises patient care, takes focus off Prime Minister's visit, says Labour MP.
Digital hubs to extend connections beyond the school gate
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband can now share their connections, enhancing access for their entire communities, says Minister Kaye.
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.
Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Microsoft Surface products are now available through All of Government via the new Cyclone Catalogue, meeting growing demand from schools and agencies.
Kiwi privacy breaches should have same priority as workplace safety
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Low tech human solutions may be the key to preventing privacy breaches, says CEO of Designertech. Technology alone is not enough.
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.
Kiwi businesses missing out on 'significant' mobile revenue
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Kiwi firms warned of missing substantial revenue if they ignore booming mobile tech and eCommerce trends, TigerSpike reports.
Vodafone NZ: 4G will just get better and better...
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Vodafone secures 18-year 700MHz spectrum for $66m, will continue delivering leading 4G network in New Zealand.
What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
Budget blowout kills Australia's FTTH network
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.
Ovum: NZ's fibre policy hits a snag...
Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
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NZ's fibre expansion faces hurdles as regulatory pricing cuts threaten to make copper more appealing, impacting Chorus and UFB investment.