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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report
Unified Communications

NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister
Hyperscale

Huawei announces £3bn commitment to UK after meeting with prime minister

After procuring more than £2bn into the UK between 2013-2017, Huawei has committed to £3bn more over the next five years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Supply Chain

Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech

Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
TrueNet will end broadband testing after losing ComCom bid
Unified Communications

TrueNet will end broadband testing after losing ComCom bid

TrueNet, the New Zealand broadband monitoring company, will cease testing after losing bid to Commerce Commission.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Cyber warfare set to surge in 2018 but expert says Britain is not prepared
Cybersecurity

Cyber warfare set to surge in 2018 but expert says Britain is not prepared

Cyber war has exploded and is now quite literally on our doorstep - despite this an expert claims Britain's defences are severely underfunded.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Government IT spending for 2018 - Gartner survey results
Government

Government IT spending for 2018 - Gartner survey results

Cloud, cybersecurity and analytics are where government CIOs plan to spend in 2018 according to a recent survey by Gartner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Local government fuelled growth of TechnologyOne in 2017
Software-as-a-Service

Local government fuelled growth of TechnologyOne in 2017

CEO reports that 'intimate knowledge' born of 'deep-industry engagement' with the sector was the key to success.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Global report: 96% of businesses support govt regulations on IoT security
IoT Security

Global report: 96% of businesses support govt regulations on IoT security

The lack of security mechanisms on IoT devices is causing concern for more than 90% of consumers, who say they don't have confidence in their security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Pegasystems to deploy automation solution for IP Australia
Customer Experience

Pegasystems to deploy automation solution for IP Australia

The solution will aim to improve overall customer experience by automating business processes for the government agency.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs
DataCentre infrastructure

The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs

The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client
Management

Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

IPFX announces inclusion on NZ Government's TaaS panel
Unified Communications

IPFX announces inclusion on NZ Government's TaaS panel

Independent Kiwi company joins the panel that intends to improve the state of the Government's telecommunication without disrupting daily operation.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Vocus Communications wins a place on the NZ TaaS panel
Government

Vocus Communications wins a place on the NZ TaaS panel

The telecommunications-as-a-service panel aims to improve the way tel-com services are delivered to government agencies across NZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'
Robotics

NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'

The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide
Government

Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide

Curran says the previous government didn't make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox
Government

MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox New Zealand suspended from one All-of-Government contract and terminated from another by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017