Government stories - Page 28
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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technology in schools
Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.
Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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it spending
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analyst report
Government spending on IT in India will reach US $7.2 billion in 2016, a 2.4% increase compared to last year, new Gartner research has shown.
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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dia
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passports
Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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government
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nztech
Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
Government launches new pathway for 'disengaged' Kiwi students
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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government
New DualPathways scheme bolsters career prospects for 'disengaged' Kiwi teens, merging school with tertiary education or training.
Auckland school gets largest-ever Govt investment
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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government
Western Springs College in central Auckland is set to receive a $79m redevelopment, the largest of its kind for a New Zealand school.
Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland set to undergo $4.2 million upgrade as part of city-wide education improvements.
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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cartech
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government
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evs
The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
Containerised data centers to ‘revolutionise’ industry
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Modular data centers set to spark a $3bn RAID market boom by 2020, with swift, cost-effective solutions reshaping IT infrastructure.
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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technology investment network
The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.
ACT Government teams with SMS to roll out $8.7 million system for schools
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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school networks
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student administration systems
ACT Government to invest $8.7m in new school administration system in partnership with SMS Management - Technology.
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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ministry of primary industries
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2degrees
2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.
Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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government
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sparktank
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.
New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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government
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new zealand law foundation
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partners
The New Zealand government has launched a $2m independent research fund to prepare the country for the information age.
Oracle inks major NZ Government deal
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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government
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oracle
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dia
The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government’s ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.
Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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surveillance
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government
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gcsb
Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.