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Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.
Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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State and Federal governments around the world often turn to cyber insurance to counter nation-state-level cyberattacks.
Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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Australian businesses struggle to build a culture of security, with only one third of IT decision makers aware of the concept, new research shows.
Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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BizCover disrupts the insurance sector with its online platform that streamlines the process of getting business insurance for SMEs.
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.
Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.
NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.
ASPI demystifies Australia's 'offensive cyber' capabilities
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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What does Australia’s offensive cyber capabilities actually involve? It seems that many people may have the wrong idea.
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Tue, 17th May 2016
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Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.
Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Callaghan Innovation, the government backed innovation hub, faced questions this week from opposition MPs about why it had funded companies that subse.
UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Google’s new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don’t need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.
Labour accuse ministers of ‘stifling software sector’
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.