NZ Government news stories - Page 2

Of 1398 polled New Zealanders, 65% are in favour of strong privacy regulation, 29% are happy with the same level of regulation, and 6% prefer less legislation.

Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government’s online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.

New Zealand businesses are now able to sell ‘essential’ non-food consumer products such as computer equipment and mobile phones, while the country remains at Alert Level 4 lockdown.

The passenger route is a world’s first and will commence after Cora’s certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.

Mobile Mentor gained the Security Certification for its Mobile Decide Security and Threat Management services in the government’s Telecommunications as a Service (TaaS) programme.

The government has announced plans to auction off early access to the country’s 5G spectrum by auctioning off short-term national rights to an unused part of the 3.5GHz spectrum band.

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it’s time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

According to the new report, ‘New Zealand, technology and productivity’, it isn’t that New Zealand has too much technology it’s that we don’t have enough.

The Ministry of Education has come out fighting against criticism that technology in schools may lead to some children from lower socio-economic areas missing out.

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

Grinding Gear Games’ hugely successful RPG Path of Exile has showcased the local gaming industry – last year Tencent purchased Grinding Gear Games for more than $100 million.

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has now made it easier for people to check whether or not a word, image, or logo has been trade marked in New Zealand.

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.

The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.

The Government’s proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand’s cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

Microsoft presented its first ever parliamentary Showcase to New Zealand government ministers and MPs last week, as it showcased just how innovative New Zealanders can be.

“We appeal to the government and Kiwi corporations to see blockchain as the next completely neutral public digital infrastructure."

"Data-driven solutions are the most powerful way to solve some of society’s most pressing problems."

The funding will be used to boost the University of Canterbury’s Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative, which will research and accelerate public use of immersing gaming applications.

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

The Privacy Commissioner was seeking maximum breach fines of up to $1 million against body corporates.