Global Stories

Cyclone wins Samsung All of Govt contract

Christchurch-based company becomes one of the suppliers of Samsung tablets to government agencies and schools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013

Govt mulls cyber security awareness advisory group

Govt ponders creating a cyber security group to bolster public defences against rising web crimes, signifying a proactive approach to online safety.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2013

Unified Communications

Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians

Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

Unified Communications

Good things come to those who wait

Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013

Malware

I see your malware, and I raise you a cyber attack

Malware this, cyber attack that, just another normal day in New Zealand's ICT industry according to the Labour Party.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013

Unified Communications

UFB and RBI school report: C+

Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless Networks

Weak govt systems secured following report

Following a government review of it's system security last October, the CIO in charge of the investigation says the issues have been addressed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013

Human Capital Management

Novopay costs blew out as Talent2 and ministry 'overwhelmed'

Unpreparedness at Talent2 and the Ministry of Education leads to costly Novopay errors, casting a shadow over the state's project management.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013

Government

Govt offers $130m boost for Kiwi start-ups

Govt injects $130m into Callaghan Innovation, aiding Kiwi entrepreneurs and bolstering R&D, as part of a bid to globalise NZ businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013

Apple

Kiwi software no longer patentable

NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

Hyperscale

Dotcom: A case of fatal flaws

Kim Dotcom accuses New Zealand PM of being mislead by US officials in “scandalous” copyright case. #KimDotcom #copyright.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013

Government

Govt chooses Idiom Software… for innovation programme

Auckland-based software company identified as having ICT innovation with the proven potential to solve business problems in government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013

Government

Cash or spectrum? Maori remains undecided

Maori Internet Society debates between accepting cash or spectrum rights after NZ Gov's 4G allocations exclude iwi, seeking wider community benefit.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013

Government

Does the Orcon sale smack of short-term thinking?

The Labour Party criticises the New Zealand government over the mysterious sale of Orcon, questioning its strategic value and the USD $30-$35m price tag.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

Government

Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?

The Ministry of Justice is alleged to have suffered a serious website security flaw last week, with up to 63,000 documents potentially publicly accessed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013