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Six Degrees accepted on YPO's Data Centres, Maintenance, Cloud Hosting, and Security framework
Hyperscale

Six Degrees accepted on YPO's Data Centres, Maintenance, Cloud Hosting, and Security framework

This will allow Six Degrees to offer more connectivity services such as cloud, colocation, data security and networks to UK public sector organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Five ways robotic process automation is improving the public sector – FTS Data & AI
Customer Relationship Management

Five ways robotic process automation is improving the public sector – FTS Data & AI

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is revolutionising the public sector, streamlining services and reducing costs while improving efficiency and service quality.

By James Beresford • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Moving away from ISDN: Why SIP is better for the public sector
Unified Communications

Moving away from ISDN: Why SIP is better for the public sector

As Telstra phases out ISDN, public sector organisations must adopt SIP to ensure cost-effective, scalable, and secure communication solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Malware

Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks

SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019

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How will The Big New Zealand Upgrade effect property?
Public Sector

How will The Big New Zealand Upgrade effect property?

Transport spending could lift office, industrial and retail demand, but it may also squeeze supply and push up development costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2020
WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive
Public Sector

WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive

WorkSafe New Zealand will be led by Phil Parkes, with the appointment set to ensure continuity after Nicole Rosie’s move to the NZ Transport Agency.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation
Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
New hope for construction industry
Risk & Compliance

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019
Watercare’s big construction partnership
Auckland Council

Watercare’s big construction partnership

The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Infrastructure Commission’s multi-billion dollar opportunity
Supply Chain

Infrastructure Commission’s multi-billion dollar opportunity

Better procurement could unlock billions of dollars in value from New Zealand’s $129 billion infrastructure pipeline, industry groups say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform
Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government
Māori

Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government

A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?
Taxation

Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?

The OECD says labour productivity has fallen 15 per cent against Australia and other rich economies over 25 years, threatening incomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
The 16 best job sites in 2019
Human Capital Management

The 16 best job sites in 2019

LinkedIn dominates the market, but employers and recruiters can still tap a wider pool of candidates through Google, Facebook and niche boards.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry
Public Sector

New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry

A national pipeline could help civil contractors avoid boom-bust cycles and invest with more certainty, the industry says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector
Cloud Services

7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector

The Asia Cloud Computing Association released a report outlining 7 principles for secure and efficient cloud adoption in the public sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners
Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019