Government stories - Page 51

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

To the government of New Zealand: you have our full attention and we are watching your every move. Consider yourself warned.

Social networking giant reveals official government requests for Kiwi data during the first six months of the year...

The coalition to stop the GCSB bill received an 89% approval rate in Auckland last night, led by Mega founder Kim Dotcom.

Labour and Mega's Dotcom confront GCSB bill in a powerhouse meeting tonight, urging NZ to defend freedoms against hasty surveillance laws.

NZ's IT sector, touted as the new leading export, might eclipse dairy, amid calls for government support to boost growth.

New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.

Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, nearly 75% of government IT budgets globally were reported as flat or increasing in 2013.

IDC claims the government has done a good job of balancing everyone's interests with the Telecommunications review discussion document.

Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.

NZ's government surpasses broadband rollout targets, providing 300,000 Kiwis access to ultra-fast internet services.

Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.

Consumers will not benefit from lower prices for their copper broadband services under proposals announced by the government yesterday.

Telco believes the outcomes from the telecommunications regulatory review needs to be more aspirational for New Zealanders to accelerate our digital future.

Telco welcomes today’s commencement of a Government review of the policy framework for regulating telecommunications services in New Zealand.

HP's tech revamp boosts Northland Regional Council's efficiency, aiming for enhanced service delivery to New Zealand's northern residents.

Adams proposes using copper prices to support NZ's leap to fibre broadband, aiming for a modern, competitive services landscape.

Obama sides with Apple, overturning the ban on iPhone 4 and iPad 2, thwarting Samsung's plans in a major trade decision.

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.

Cyclone Computers secures contract to supply Motion Computing tablets to UK gov agencies, revolutionizing mobile data access in the field.