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Deciding yes or no

New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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​Wellington school set to receive cool million dollar investment

Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Government to invest $1.1m in Raroa Intermediate School for two new classrooms, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
Data centre

Reliance Jio Infocomm told it has two years to build $45m data center

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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In a saga that has been unravelling for almost seven years, headway has been made with building a data center in south-western India.
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Trump delays signoff on US executive cybersecurity order

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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US President Elect Donald Trump has reportedly postponed an executive order of cybersecurity, which was due to be signed today.
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YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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This unmissable NZ event hosts the key players from government and technology to lead discussions on transformative technology.
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Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.
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Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland set to undergo $4.2 million upgrade as part of city-wide education improvements.
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Containerised data centers to 'revolutionise' industry

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Modular data centers set to spark a $3bn RAID market boom by 2020, with swift, cost-effective solutions reshaping IT infrastructure.
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New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age

Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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The New Zealand government has launched a $2m independent research fund to prepare the country for the information age.
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Government and Vodafone agreement means faster speeds and higher data caps for rural NZers

Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under the RBI increase to at least six times the current levels.
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Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Unisys Stealth has been accredited with the 'exclusive' NIAP certification, as well as the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified program.
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Microsoft wins legal battle over data center access

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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Microsoft has won its legal challenge against the U.S. government's demand for access to emails stored in its Irish data centre, bolstering privacy rights.
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Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Communications Minister Amy Adams is seeking business & consumer feedback on the regulation of fixed line communication services after 2020.
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New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
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The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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The war against cyber threats is booming as the security analytics market grows from US$2.83 billion in 2016 to US$9.38 billion in 2021.
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Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Traction

Empired's ECM service gains traction in NZ market

Wed, 25th May 2016
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The company says it estimates the market opportunity within the New Zealand government market alone is approximately 45,000 users.
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Exclusive: ALE outlines plans for ANZ as region becomes global growth engine

Tue, 10th May 2016
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Asia Pacific is set to become the growth engine for ALE, with ANZ leading the way, as local companies seize the opportunity to buy business outcomes.
Connectivity

New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.