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Government stories - Page 54

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Weak govt systems secured following report
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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government
Following a government review of it's system security last October, the CIO in charge of the investigation says the issues have been addressed.
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Novopay costs blew out as Talent2 and ministry ‘overwhelmed’
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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hcm
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government
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novopay
Unpreparedness at Talent2 and the Ministry of Education leads to costly Novopay errors, casting a shadow over the state's project management.
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Cyclone wins Samsung All of Govt contract
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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personal computing devices
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government
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cyclone computers
Christchurch-based company becomes one of the suppliers of Samsung tablets to government agencies and schools.
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Govt mulls cyber security awareness advisory group
Tue, 28th May 2013
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cybersecurity
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government
Govt ponders creating a cyber security group to bolster public defences against rising web crimes, signifying a proactive approach to online safety.
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Govt offers $130m boost for Kiwi start-ups
Fri, 17th May 2013
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government
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callaghan innovation
Govt injects $130m into Callaghan Innovation, aiding Kiwi entrepreneurs and bolstering R&D, as part of a bid to globalise NZ businesses.
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Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians
Fri, 10th May 2013
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
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.
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Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
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Dotcom: A case of fatal flaws
Wed, 8th May 2013
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Kim Dotcom accuses New Zealand PM of being mislead by US officials in “scandalous” copyright case. #KimDotcom #copyright.
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Govt chooses Idiom Software… for innovation programme
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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government
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idiom software
Auckland-based software company identified as having ICT innovation with the proven potential to solve business problems in government.
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Cash or spectrum? Maori remains undecided
Wed, 1st May 2013
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government
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4g technology
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māori
Maori Internet Society debates between accepting cash or spectrum rights after NZ Gov's 4G allocations exclude iwi, seeking wider community benefit.
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Does the Orcon sale smack of short-term thinking?
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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government
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kordia
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labour
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.
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Did security flaw leave 63,000 Govt docs vulnerable?
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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government
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labour party
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.
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Teleco Commissioner continues with UBA pricing review
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale will press ahead with a review of wholesale broadband pricing on Chorus's ageing copper lines.
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Struggling HP posts $92.5m NZ losses
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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management
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government
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hp
HP's New Zealand subsidiary records a staggering NZD $92.5m loss, with revenues plummeting 12% to NZD $647m, amid global struggles.
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Dotcom case: Spies under the spotlight
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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government
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megaupload
NZ Police intensify the Kim Dotcom spy saga, interviewing more government officials over illegal surveillance.
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Orcon attracting 'intensified' buyer interest
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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government
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kordia
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orcon
Orcon, the state-owned internet service provider, expects to make an announcement about a potential sale in the coming weeks.
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Good things come to those who wait
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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uc
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government
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telco
Government's $1.5bn UFB program is moseying along at turtle pace, but if they build it, surely Kiwis will come?.
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Dotcom: Sue you NZ Govt
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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government
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mega
The most wanted man on the internet can now sue over illegal government spying, and boy will he take advantage of it.
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I see your malware, and I raise you a cyber attack
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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malware
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cybersecurity
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government
Malware this, cyber attack that, just another normal day in New Zealand's ICT industry according to the Labour Party.
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UFB and RBI school report: C+
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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uc
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telco
Government says both broadband programmes continue to make good progress but less than 3% able to connect actually did during 2012.