Government stories - Page 23
Are Kiwi businesses facing challenging times?
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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compliance
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telco
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social media
Kiwi businesses grapple with uncertainty as rising risks cloud prospects for 2016, warns RiskNZ chairman Geraint Bermingham.
IoT, proactive security and big data: Top trends impacting government
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Government agencies face pressure to keep up with digital technology trends, according to a new report by DMI.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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broadband
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government
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rural broadband initiative
Kiwi jobs soar as Govt.'s infrastructure drive fuels employment - Bill English touts nationwide benefits.
Spending needed on education infrastructure, says ACT Party
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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edutech
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government
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spending
ACT Party calls on Govt to prioritize education infrastructure alongside funding for City Rail Link. Schools already bursting at seams, says Epsom MP.
More Kiwi business accessing Govt data
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
More New Zealanders are accessing free government data, according to new figures from Land Information New Zealand Data Service.
Nga Taonga: Bringing our history into the modern world
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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government
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digitisation
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archiving
Nga Taonga Sound - Vision launches new website, bringing archived film and audio recordings to all New Zealanders.
Thai govt selects NZ security to tackle corruption
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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wynyard group
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corruption
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government
Wynyard Group partners with Thailand's anti-corruption commission to tackle internal corruption in government.
Verint and Squiz partner up, target government bodies
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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contact centre
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digital transformation
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government
Verint teams with Squiz to bolster digital overhaul in public sector, aiming for elevated citizen engagement and streamlined services.
Perfect storm of tech and socio-economic forces will lead to 5 million jobs lost
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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green party
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disruption
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government
The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Fujitsu and Microsoft team up for Skype for Business for government
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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microsoft
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government
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fujitsu
Fujitsu has partnered up with Microsoft to create a new Government unified communications service based on Skype for Business.
Applications open for slice of Govt's $2m innovation pie
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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government
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ndi
The Unlocking Curious Minds programme is part of the Government’s plan to encourage all Kiwis to become engaged with science and technology.
Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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dei
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it industry
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women in technology
NZ's gender pay gap hits a decade high; the Green Party urges govt action to prioritise pay equity in 2016.
National strategies needed to maximise IoT potential
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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iot
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government
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the center for data innovation
Govt strategies key to unlocking IoT benefits, says Data Innovation chief, calling for policies to maximise tech for economy and life quality.
Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
NZ Govt extends support to local SMEs
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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government
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r&d
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sme
The New Zealand Government is supporting the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with an extension on its Regional Business Partner programme.
Youth programme launched to foster NZ's future leaders
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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edutech
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government
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leadership
OMGTech! says the Youth Leadership programme has been designed to help New Zealand create a strong pipeline of future leaders in the technical space.
Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the ‘cyber security tick’?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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broadband
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
Government IT needs to aim higher
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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government
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ovum
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ndi
Government technology market set to be shaken up in 2016, as agencies move towards digital government. #governmenttechnology.
NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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uc
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collaboration
NZ unveils fresh cyber security plan, countering rising cyber threats and boosting national defence online.
Government digitisation brings benefit and risk to citizens
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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government
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uxc
Governments around the world are actively pursuing digitalisation, but concerns about security and privacy remain, according to UXC Saltbush.
NZTA strikes a blow to NZ’s tech sector
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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government
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wellington
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snappernet
It has been revealed that Snapper, the kiwi developed contactless payment card used throughout the Wellington region, could end up being replaced.
Government website recognised for user experience
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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government
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nz
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dia
The Department of Internal Affairs staff recognised for award-winning Govt.nz website at the WriteMark Plain English Awards.
Technology to transform the NZ Government
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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government
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nztech
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brightstar
The NZTech Advance Government and Technology Summit in February will explore how technology can improve public services and drive government innovation.
NZ Government launches Unlocking Curious Minds fund
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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government
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engineering
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ndi
Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.