Stories by RNZ
Privacy Commissioner mulls biometrics code of practice
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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surveillance
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biometrics
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healthtech
The Privacy Commissioner is looking into whether the use of biometrics needs to be regulated by a new code of practice.
Potential job creation of planned NZ data centres not known
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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data analytics
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edge computing
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government
Government agency not researching job creation in planned data centres, despite meeting requests from companies.
'Robo-advice' a low-cost option for financial planning
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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uc
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fintech
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martech
Only two firms offer low-cost computer-generated financial advice in New Zealand, despite it being available for four years.
Ability to access and share data may drive more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.
Watchdog expects telecommunications retail service issues to be addressed
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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retail
The Commerce Commission wants to see an improvement in the quality of retail services offered by the telecommunications industry.
Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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retail
Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.
Complete connection: the 75-year evolution of the mobile phone
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
75 years ago, the first mobile phone call was made in a car. How has technology changed since then and what does the future hold?.
Number porting fraud prompts extra measure from telcos
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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uc
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data protection
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fraud
Telcos have banded together in an attempt to stamp out a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating type of fraud.
NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Thu, 20th May 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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smb
US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.
Xero draws massive profits in pandemic
Fri, 14th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.
Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Thu, 13th May 2021
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.
2degrees reports record annual revenue
Mon, 10th May 2021
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uc
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2degrees
Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.