Government stories - Page 50
Rotorua’s students to benefit from e-learning community
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.
N4L’s ‘Pond’ provides gateway to collaborative environment
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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ministry of education
N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.
Dotcom denied US evidence access
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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mega
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megaupload
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom loses battle in Supreme Court, Wellington, barred from accessing US evidence for his defence.
School WiFi passes safety tests
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.
New Govt system signals death of the household phonebook
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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yellow
Households in New Zealand can now choose to opt out of receiving phone books, following government approval for a new system.
One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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compass communications
A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand’s leading operators.
Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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uc
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compass communications
A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.
Callaghan Innovation's incubator system encourages NZ start-ups
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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Callaghan Innovation boosts NZ's start-up scene with a new incubator network, seeking tech-focused and founder-focused applications.
Remedial work in store for Novopay
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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edutech
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hcm
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government
Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
Will a new breed of salesperson become the new normal for cloud?
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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social media
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cloud specialists
The rise of monthly cloud payment models and tech-savvy young salespeople is set to reshape the industry, predicts IDC's VP, Darren Bibby.
Govt launches improved online services for businesses
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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digital services
New Zealand introduces integrated Employer Registration service, streamlining business interaction with government and saving companies time and money.
NZ Business Number: FAQs
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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network security
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physical security
Following the formal launch of the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) this week, the government has offered a run down of top tips and advice for companies.
Govt launches NZ Business Number
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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financial systems
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government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Commerce Minister Craig Foss this week formally launched the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) at Xero.
Adams slams Labour's UFB trickery
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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chorus
Labour's Clare Curran accused of making incorrect claims about the UFB contract between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, says Communications Minister.
Is Chorus stitch-up a backdoor bailout?
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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chorus
Government strengthens Chorus' monopoly in fibre rollout, effectively bailing them out with taxpayer's money, says Labour's Clare Curran.
Minister welcomes UFB progress
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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chorus
Min. Amy Adams hails the Ultra-Fast Broadband deal adjustments between Crown Fibre Holdings and Chorus, aiming to mitigate a funding gap.
Chorus agrees UFB package improvements
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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chorus
Chorus and Crown Fibre Holdings have agreed on a package of improvements to the UFB initiative to make it more cost effective.
Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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apps
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ird
Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.
Exclusive: Amy Adams on ICT - Part 2
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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ufb
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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kordia
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.