NZ Government stories
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy
Last month
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power / energy
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nz
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renewable energy
Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.
NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
Last month
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Splunk’s VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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planning
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hcm
Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.
Government ministry blocks AI technology from staff use
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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data privacy
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ai security
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nz government
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff from using AI technology due to data and privacy risks.
Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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integration
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cloud adoption
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nz government
Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.
59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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knowbe4
KnowBe4’s latest research finds 59% of New Zealand’s IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.
Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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nz government
New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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connectivity
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telco
Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.
Exclusive - Adobe recognised as approved supplier for NZ government agencies
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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martech
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partner programmes
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data privacy
Adobe has announced it has been recognised as an approved supplier to registered New Zealand government agencies.
Nspire-d purchase brings Advantage to Wellington
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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risk & compliance
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nz government
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m&a
Nspire is a networking consultancy firm predominantly addressing government and enterprise and has plied its trade since 2006.
Open banking set to give NZ customers a fairer deal
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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fintechs
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data analytics
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martech
Open banking is being introduced in New Zealand, with the government saying it will increase competition and benefit consumers.
NZ govt renews Software Framework Agreement with Oracle
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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oracle
The New Zealand government has renewed its all-of-government Software Framework Agreement with Oracle for secure cloud and technology services.
Government under pressure to align with EU's data harvesting standards for businesses
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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data protection
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data privacy
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gdpr
New Zealand is under pressure to yield to new European Union demands over how companies harvest people's data.
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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it in manufacturing
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surveillance
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cloud services
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.
Three waters IT system project could top $500m, warns National
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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it spending
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investment
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cloud services
National warns that the cost of merging local councils' water service IT systems for three waters reforms may exceed $500m.
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Tue, 31st May 2022
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investment
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hate speech
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social media
A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.
NZ’s first and only e-waste sorting machine launched
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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uc
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contact centre
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voip
Computer Recycling launches e-waste shredder and MSS optical sorting machine BLUBOX, which is able to sort out a tonne of e-waste per hour.
MYOB Kiwi business survey shocks with low confidence
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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fintechs
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financial systems
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smb
The 2022 MYOB Business Monitor survey has found more than two thirds of SMEs are expecting the economy to decline in the next 12 months.
Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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esg
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dei
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digital divide
1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.