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Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech
EduTech

Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech

Hybrid cloud specialist VMtech says it's seeing 'rapid expansion' with key customer engagements in financial services, education and government.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Government stories

New Zealand's Government shines the spotlight on data security
Data Protection

New Zealand's Government shines the spotlight on data security

The New Zealand government's approach to data security could benefit the commercial sector, says Greg Thomas of Unisys New Zealand.

By Greg Thomas • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
New investment tool launched by Treasury
Data Analytics

New investment tool launched by Treasury

The UK Government has launched a new tool to help organisations assess the costs and benefits of social policy initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Unified Communications

Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme

Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Unified Communications

Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston

New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015
What we always knew: The TPP and Intellectual Property
Government

What we always knew: The TPP and Intellectual Property

The recently leaked Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement shows the corporate seizure of copyright & pharmaceutical protection.

By Binoy Kampmark • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round
Unified Communications

Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round

Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Unified Communications

Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application

The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Hawke's Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website
Government

Hawke's Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website

Hawke's Bay Councils boost transparency with a new site, showcasing joint efforts to economize and innovate for locals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan
Government

Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan

Moves by govt for institutes to reveal where graduates end up working and what they earn is a step in the right direction, but comes with fish hooks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Online tax services saving businesses money
Government

Online tax services saving businesses money

Increasing numbers of businesses and individual taxpayers turning to online service to pay tax means big savings, according to the Government.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Unified Communications

Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand

The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
Government names names for Data Future Group
Government

Government names names for Data Future Group

The Government has revealed the Data Futures Partnership led by Dame Diana Robertson to enhance data use and ethical guidelines in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015
Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
EduTech

Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending

The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Government wants increase in innovation
Government

Government wants increase in innovation

NZ to boost economy with innovation drive, as Gov outlines digital strategy for business growth and diversification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Unified Communications

Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
NZ Govt initiative encourages tech innovations
Health Technologies

NZ Govt initiative encourages tech innovations

The Technology Innovation National Science Challenge will focus on developing new technologies to create commercially successful breakthrough products.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2015