Government stories - Page 59
Telecom broadband regulation terms to stay
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Telecom to remain regulated as Commerce Commission finds limited competition in the UBA broadband market, affecting market dynamics.
Kordia revenue up 14%
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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State-owned telco Kordia reports a 14% revenue rise to NZD $295m despite impairment charges linked to digital TV switch and the Christchurch earthquake.
Telecom CEO to resign after demerger
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds to resign after finalising company's demerger, marking an 'important era' for the firm and New Zealand's telecom landscape.
File-sharing protests gathering steam
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Nationwide protests against the controversial 'Skynet' file sharing bill gain momentum, with over 2,500 Facebook pledges to attend rallies this Saturday.
The next Silicon Valley
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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NZ launches bid to become the next Silicon Valley, offering funds and a San Francisco hub to boost tech entrepreneurs.
Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.
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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.