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National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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national party
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policy
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candidates
The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.
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ASPI demystifies Australia's 'offensive cyber' capabilities
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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offensive security
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australian signals directorate
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cyber warfare
What does Australia’s offensive cyber capabilities actually involve? It seems that many people may have the wrong idea.
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GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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martech
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apm
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open source
Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
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New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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gcsb
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massey university
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cybersecurity strategy
A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.
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More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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wellington
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support
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nz
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
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Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Tue, 17th May 2016
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data protection
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government
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data sharing
Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.
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Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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callaghan innovation
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grants
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government
Callaghan Innovation, the government backed innovation hub, faced questions this week from opposition MPs about why it had funded companies that subse.
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UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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nz
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earthquake commission
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security vulnerabilities
The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
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NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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housing
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community
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government
The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
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Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
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Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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google
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government
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advertising
Google’s new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don’t need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.
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Labour accuse ministers of ‘stifling software sector’
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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physical security
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nz
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Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.
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Blogger named Fellow of InternetNZ
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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nz
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InternetNZ recognises three new fellows and re-elects incumbent councillors at its annual general meeting. David Farrar among new fellows.
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Govt takes bigger interest in public sector ICT spend
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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uc
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nz
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collaboration
The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.
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A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
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Fibre favoured in $300m rural bb plan
Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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uc
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nz
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government
The government favours fibre in the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) with a USD $300 million investment to boost connectivity in rural schools.
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HP: Mobility and connectivity vital for CIOs
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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edutech
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hp
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cloud services
Simon Molloy, Manager Market Development at HP, believes that mobility and connectivity are the two big trends that CIOs should sit up and take notice of.
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ICT Research Forum developed to drive economic growth
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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collaboration
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nz
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microsoft
The new ICT Research Forum will focus on making recommendations on the development and growth of the local software economy.
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Policies for productivity
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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breach prevention
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edutech
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government
NetSafe launches 'The Whatsit?', a free online resource aiding SMEs in crafting ICT policies and promoting cybersafety, boosting productivity and security.
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The perfect storm for teleworking
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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it training
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us
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productivity
Now is the time to do what you’ve talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.