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Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic

The request from the Taxpayers' Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms

ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Government

Unisys clinches multiple government contracts from across the world

Unisys has secured substantial public sector contracts from the US, Australia, Europe, and Brazil, heralding a 7% rise in public sector revenue in 2019.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Fintech

NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems

Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020

Smart Home

China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise

China has granted 111 the prestigious National High-Tech Enterprise status, setting the stage for growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020

Government

Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS

The single biggest source of crime experienced by public sector entities is the internal employee in a position of trust.

By Mark Egelstaff • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier

Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends

Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019

Cybersecurity

Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node launches

The Canberra Node is a part of the National Network of Nodes, which accelerates cyber capability development and innovation across Australia.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Australians unaware of govt's digital services

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Artificial Intelligence

AI Forum releases guidelines on development and use of AI in New Zealand

New guidelines have been released by the AI Forum of New Zealand to help build public trust in AI across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

AI Forum of NZ welcomes govt's new digital council

The AI Forum of New Zealand is supporting the government's launch of the Digital Council, aiming to advance digital understanding.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

EduTech

Victoria University to launch digital services micro course

Victoria University has teamed up with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a digital accessibility micro-credential, starting 17 February 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020

Government

Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business

New Zealand's digital economy is set to flourish as a landmark digital trade deal is signed with Singapore and Chile, says NZTech's Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020

Government

NZ drives global initiative to quell acts of terror

New Zealand's Christchurch Call gains traction as 31 new countries and two organisations join the global initiative to combat online terrorism.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand

Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019