NZ Government stories - Page 3
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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nz government
New Zealand’s nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.
Q&A: SMX director talks TaaS, compliance and NZX attacks
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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ddos
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email security
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risk & compliance
Telecommunications-as-a-Service providers face pressure to enhance security measures following NZX attack. SMX co-founder shares insights.
Privacy Act to roll out in December as Kiwis support stronger privacy laws
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data privacy
Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
Govt adds Unisys cloud framework to Marketplace
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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procurement
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unisys
Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government’s online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.
Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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pb technologies
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harvey norman
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noel leeming
New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.
Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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nz government
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air-taxi
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wisk
The passenger route is a world’s first and will commence after Cora’s certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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mobile mentor
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certification
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nz government
Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.
Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.
Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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uc
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smart cities
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iot
The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it’s time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.
Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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jobs
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disruption
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new zealand productivity commission
According to the new report, ‘New Zealand, technology and productivity’, it isn’t that New Zealand has too much technology it’s that we don’t have enough.
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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edutech
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ministry of education
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technology in schools
The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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rbnz
Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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risk & compliance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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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digital entertainment
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nztech
Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
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
IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.
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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nz government
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.
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.
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.
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.