Government stories - Page 50
Govt welcomes 700 MHz band decision
Thu, 19th Sep 2013
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Govt hails Tribunal's nod for 700 MHz band use, paving way for 4G roll-out and £2.4bn boost. Auction set for 29 Oct, eyeing rural connectivity.
Former Telco Commissioner tasked with Chorus copper pricing
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.
Should govt listen to the copper tax campaign?
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.
How to avoid corruption in IT tenders
Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.
NZ TechEd LIVE: Are Kiwis blind to Big Data privacy risks?
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
Is the govt shutting down more bad broadband news?
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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Labour accuses govt of concealing poor broadband roll-out progress, as subcontractors face millions in unpaid work.
Govt's single business number roll-out underway
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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NZ businesses to get unique IDs by year's end, simplifying govt interactions, says Steven Joyce. Initiative aims to save time, boost efficiency.
Kim Dotcom resigns Mega directorship to fight US charges
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Kim Dotcom has stepped down from his Mega data storage company directorship to concentrate on fighting US extradition charges and developing new ventures.
Slack IT approach risks Kiwi companies
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Laissez-fare approach to wireless IT networks exposes Kiwis to cyber criminals, industrial espionage and ‘hacktivists’...
Which side of the 4G fence are you on?
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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Telecom welcomes governments plans for the minimum reserve price of $198m for 4G spectrum, but 2degrees doesn't. Which side of the 4G fence are you on?.
Online voting set for 2016 elections trial
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.
Govt to seek minimum $198m for 4G spectrum
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The government will be seeking a minimum of $198 million for the rights, which are expected to be fought over by Telecom, Vodafone, and 2degrees.
NZ ministers added to hit list for global hacker to attack
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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You Protested. Your Government did not listen. We have gathered intelligence on those responsible: John Phillip Key, Peter Dunne, Bill English….
IBM comes to the aid of NZ healthcare providers
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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IBM's Health Identity Programme revolutionises NZ healthcare by streamlining patient records, enhancing safety and care coordination.
Kim Dotcom for PM? Call it the No Hope Party says Key
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Megaupload founder is set to launch his own political party in New Zealand, hoping to win power at the November 2014 elections.
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand’s Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...
GCSB fights back over global hacking threat
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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GCSB counters Anonymous' threat to NZ govt, staying vigilant despite no major cyberattacks yet. Public opinion remains divided.
Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.
Govt helps SMBs exploit faster broadband
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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New Zealand govt launches training for SMBs to leverage ultra-fast broadband, aiming to boost online presence and ecommerce.