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Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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cios
The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nztech
NZ Gaming Set to Level Up: $1Bn Industry in 5 Years.
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IPONZ launches online trade mark checker
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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physical security
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intellectual property
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nz government
New NZ IPONZ Trade Mark Check tool helps check brand uniqueness easily and for free.
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Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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drones
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uav
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New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.
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Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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cloud portal
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nz government
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business management platform
The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.
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Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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accenture
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nz government
The Government’s proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.
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Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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nz government
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cybersecurity strategy
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cert
The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand’s cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.
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Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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edutech
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microsoft
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sustainable it
Microsoft NZ wows MPs with tech innovations, highlighting local partner impact and future opportunities.
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Blockchain could inject growth into the NZ economy
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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nz government
Blockchain technology has the potential to inject growth into New Zealand's economy, according to BlockchainNZ's executive director.
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New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP
Mon, 20th May 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
NZ govt inks transformative cloud deal with SAP, promising streamlined services across all agencies.
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Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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technology gifts
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university of canterbury
NZ's Uni of Canterbury invests £4.5m in 'immersive' gaming with govt aid.
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Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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microsoft
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it training
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government
Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.
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Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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privacy
Privacy Commissioner hails upgrade to NZ's data laws with new bill.
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NZ SMBs a cut above most, but don’t take up government support
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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digital transformation
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nz government
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cisco
No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.
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Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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tax
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ndi
NZ mulls tax on tech giants to ensure fair play and raise up to $80m in revenue.
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InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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broadband
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internetnz
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nz government
NZ broadband reaches 99.8% with rural & mobile boost.
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GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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surveillance
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ai security
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gcsb
GCSB hails report affirming legal compliance in NZ intelligence operations, seeks to clarify warrant use.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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cloud services
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cios
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gcsb
GCSB earns compliance approval for the 4th year, asserts sound legal & human rights adherence.
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Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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nztech
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nz government
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identity
The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.
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Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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5g
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wireless networks
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gcsb
Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
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Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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smb
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nz government
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small business council
New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.
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NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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servers
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government
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supercomputer
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
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Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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cartech
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nz government
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evs
Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
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R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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nz government
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r&d
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tourism
The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.