Government stories - Page 64

Govt agencies to improve data access
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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open data
The government aims to proactively publish non-personal and non-classified data from its agencies, making it accessible for free or at a reasonable cost.

'An evolution of the market'
Fri, 15th Jul 2011
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public cloud
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it automation
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cloud services
Cloud computing is evolving, pushing providers like Hewlett Packard to deliver fit-for-purpose models, says David Fox at Technology@Work in Auckland.

Preperations paid off
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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cloud services
Despite facing unprecedented challenges from earthquakes, CDHB's CIO Chris Dever commends his IT team's resilience and seamless disaster response.

Just what the doctor ordered
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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government
The local District Health Board placing an order for several new C5v Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) tablet PCs from Motion following a huge success.

Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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edutech
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new zealand post
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

ComCom seeks submissions on Telecom UBA competition
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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commerce commission
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retail
The Commerce Commission has revised its view of Telecom's competition for UBA and seeks submissions on the revision.

Govt intros cyber security strategy
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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cybersecurity
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partners
NZ Govt launches critical cyber security strategy to bolster defences against internet threats, in consultation with global experts.

CallPlus 'likely' to pursue damages from Telecom
Thu, 26th May 2011
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commerce commission
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callplus
CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander said his company will likely also issue proceedings against Telecom in light of ComCom discrimination allegations.

ComCom to issue proceedings against Telecom for discrimination
Thu, 26th May 2011
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

Joyce accepts ComCom's broadband recommendation
Fri, 13th May 2011
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commerce commission
Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.

TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated
Fri, 6th May 2011
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commerce commission
TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.

ComCom cuts mobile termination rates - Updated
Thu, 5th May 2011
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commerce commission
Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.

Telecom assets overvalued
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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commerce commission
Telecom's assets found overvalued by $1.3bn, misleading investors for the second year, reports the Commerce Commission.

Telecom hit with record 'price squeezing' fine
Wed, 20th Apr 2011
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commerce commission
Telecom slugged with a record £12m fine by Auckland High Court for anti-competitive 'price squeezing' tactics in a landmark case.

ComCom considers issues that may hinder UFB uptake
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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commerce commission
Draft study released that aims to identify issues that may impede the uptake of ultra-fast broadband in New Zealand.

No competitive services for UBA backhaul links
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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commerce commission
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uba
All UBA links will still be subject to the terms of the UBA backhaul Standard Terms Determination, says ComCom.

HP wins All-of-Government printing contract
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP secures a major deal to supply printing services to NZ government, promising up to 30% savings and enhanced productivity.

88 UCLL backhaul links 'are competitive'
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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chorus
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission finds 88 UCLL backhaul links competitive, boosting alternatives to Telecom's network in NZ.

US govt turns to the cloud to save money
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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government
The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.

Commerce Commission to review UBA pricing
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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commerce commission
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unbundled bitstream
The Commerce Commission to expand UBA pricing review, considering additional components beyond data transmission costs.