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Government stories - Page 54

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Does the Orcon sale smack of short-term thinking?
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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The Labour Party criticises the New Zealand government over the mysterious sale of Orcon, questioning its strategic value and the USD $30-$35m price tag.
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Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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labour party
The Ministry of Justice is alleged to have suffered a serious website security flaw last week, with up to 63,000 documents potentially publicly accessed.
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Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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chorus
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commerce commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus's ageing copper lines.
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Struggling HP posts $92.5m NZ losses
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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hp
HP's New Zealand subsidiary records a staggering NZD $92.5m loss, with revenues plummeting 12% to NZD $647m, amid global struggles.
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Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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megaupload
NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.
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Orcon attracting 'intensified' buyer interest
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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orcon
Orcon, the state-owned internet service provider, expects to make an announcement about a potential sale in the coming weeks.
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Good things come to those who wait
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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telco
Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.
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Dotcom: Sue you NZ Govt
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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mega
The most wanted man on the internet can now sue over illegal government spying, and boy will he take advantage of it.
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I see your malware, and I raise you a cyber attack
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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cybersecurity
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government
Malware this, cyber attack that, just another normal day in New Zealand's ICT industry according to the Labour Party.
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UFB and RBI school report: C+
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.
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Repurposed malware targets Kiwi govt
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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cybersecurity
Malware developers fighting the dirty fight, targeting Kiwi government and other critical economic sectors across New Zealand.
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4G or not 4G - that is the question
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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4g technology
Next-generation mobile technology is a step closer, but what does it all mean for you, me and every other Kiwi?.
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4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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As NZ readies to auction 4G airwaves, Maori special treatment wanes, yet a £30m ICT fund may ease the digital divide.
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4G spectrum auction in third quarter, no iwi allocation
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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UK to auction 4G spectrum in Q3, omitting specific iwi allocation, aiming to boost economy with mobile tech advancements.
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New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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The new undersea cable between Auckland and Sydney proves that a second cable is necessary to increase competition.
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Vodafone: Govt roaming reviews sensible
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.
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Will Telco review provide certainty to consumers?
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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telco
Government announces two scheduled reviews of regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately, but what will they find?.
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24/7 Modica Group a shining light
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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New Zealand-based mobile software and internet service provider offers Telecom customers another option after gateway closure.
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Chorus gets reprieve as govt holds price regulation
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Telecommunications network operator Chorus has been given some breathing space over price regulation of its ageing copper lines.
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SilverStripe's silver lining for Wellington
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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SilverStripe's contract with the NZ public sector boosts Wellington's hopes for tech dominance, aiming to create 10,000 jobs.