Government stories - Page 62

New Zealand Venture Investment Fund offers up to USD $50 million to venture capital fund managers for investing in promising Kiwi start-ups.

Federated Farmers criticise the government's rural broadband initiative as lacking ambition, urging for more than just matching current urban speeds.

Government opts for national coverage proposals in upgrading rural telecommunications infrastructure, says Minister for Communications Steven Joyce.

Philippine Veterans Bank has refined its network management, eliminating trial and error, by implementing SolarWinds' Orion Network Performance Monitor.

Sitecore has named Open Text/RedDot Solutions veteran Robert Holliday as Sales Executive for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

Xero updates its online system ahead of GST hike to 15% from Oct 1, easing the transition for users with new automated features.

SafeNet searches for selective partners in NZ to bolster security solutions in banking, finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

Commerce Commission's draft review indicates Telecom faces significant competition in backhaul services, potentially altering future regulations.

Jade Software in Wellington secures funding from TechNZ to enhance Investigator, their crime-fighting software, used by law enforcement in 29 countries.

Crown Fibre Holdings has received refined proposals for New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, aiming to deliver fibre to 75% of Kiwis in 10 years.

Google launches a suite of apps aimed at government bodies to cut IT costs and boost security, now adopted by Los Angeles.

New Zealand shines in global IT, innovating within best practice even as it leads in areas from mobile tech to cloud computing.

In week two of my return to Telecom I found myself in front of the Finance and Expenditure select committee, talking to them about tax.

Today, TechnologyOne celebrates its 100th New Zealand customer, marking significant growth in the government, healthcare, and education sectors.

Hudson bolsters its Auckland and Wellington teams with new ICT recruits, anticipating a surge in demand as NZ businesses up IT investment post-recession.

An influential lobby group has broken ranks with Business NZ in a cross-submission supporting the regulation of Mobile Termination Rates.

In a crackdown on 'greenwashing', NZ firms face legal risks for misleading eco-claims in IT procurement, risking hefty fines.

Johan Vendrig, CIO for the Auckland District Health Board, sees technology and its processes as the answer to uniting the health sector in its common cause.

Matt Crockett steps down from Telecom Wholesale after seven years, eyeing a break and new challenges beyond New Zealand's telco scene.

I am very pleased to introduce this first issue of Start-Up – a practical guide to using technology in your business.