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NZQA Blows $2.9 Million On Flashy Rebrand
Mon, 8 Jul 2024 15:47:37 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“There is a worrying trend across government where departments use the need to make technical changes to a website and then use it as an opportunity to do a complete makeover. This adds unnecessary cost for no benefit to taxpayers and must be stopped.”More >>
For The Tenth Straight Year, Skinny Wins Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers | Prepaid Mobile Award
Mon, 8 Jul 2024 10:00:41 +1200 | Canstar Blue
Against stiff competition in a competitive market, Skinny’s prepaid mobile plans have once again exerted their dominance, by winning Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers | Prepaid Mobile Award for the tenth consecutive year.More >>
Four Asian Languages Added To Cyber Safety Website
Sun, 7 Jul 2024 15:47:03 +1200 | RNZ
Hindi, Punjabi, Korean and simplified Chinese included to protect communities from phishing scams. More >>
The Case For Fresh Telecommunications Service Obligation Thinking
Sat, 6 Jul 2024 12:37:46 +1200 | Bill Bennett
The idea that every New Zealander should have access to suitable, reliable, affordable communications has been around for decades. But in recent years the goalposts have moved .More >>
The Growing Weaponization Of Open-Source Information
Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:36:46 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
Open-source information and intelligence are fueling global participation in the war in Ukraine and other global hotspots, changing how the private sector, the public, and governments influence conflicts.More >>
AI for school tutoring, instant medical analysis part of NZ's future - Judith Collins
Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:22:37 +1200 | RNZ
Artificial Intelligence has a big future with tasks from helping kids learn to assessing medical results, says Judith Collins says. More >>
NZ Is Moving Closer To Digital IDs – It’s Time To Rethink How We Protect Our Valuable Data
Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:08:25 +1200 | The Conversation
As the digital economy accelerates, New Zealand needs new rules to regulate how we develop new services– and who develops them. More >>
500th RCG Mobile Tower Delivered At Anawhata
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 16:36:51 +1200 | New Zealand Government
These towers have enabled access to enhanced broadband to over 34,000 homes and mobile phone services to support safety to nearly 1,500kms of state highways and many tourism locations.More >>
Catholic Development Fund Deploys Boomi To Automate Complex Fiscal Processes
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 13:05:35 +1200 | Boomi
Catholic financial services company overhauls manual corporate card reconciliation for 293 schools with Boomi-integrated framework. More >>
Commvault Report: Key Strategies For Enhanced Cyber Resilience
Mon, 1 Jul 2024 17:10:27 +1200 | Commvault
Today, Commvault, a prominent provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, in collaboration with research firm GigaOm, released their 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report. More >>
Big Tech Companies Were Open To Online Safety Regulation – Why Did NZ’s Government Scrap The Idea?
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:22:58 +1200 | The Conversation
The government says the online safety framework infringed on free speech. But some of the world’s biggest tech companies have said they aren’t opposed to some form of regulation.More >>
Using Data Analytics To Drive Your Digital Marketing Strategy
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:38:43 +1200 | Hugh Grant
For businesses in Australia, leveraging data analytics can provide invaluable insights that drive decision-making, optimize marketing strategies, and enhance customer engagement. More >>
Spark 5G Shines On ComCom Broadband Scorecard
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:25:11 +1200 | Bill Bennett
The first MBNZ report to include Spark 5G fixed wireless broadband shows the technology is working well. One New Zealand heading back into town. More >>
Snapchat Announces New Features To Further Protect Users Suite Of Updates Focus On Combating Sextortion And Bullying
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:45:24 +1200 | Snap Inc.
Today, Snap Inc. is announcing new features to further safeguard the Snapchat community from online harms, including sextortion and bullying. The new suite of tools includes expanded in-chat warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing,More >>
ComCom Clocks 5G Wireless Speeds For The First Time
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:38:55 +1200 | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has released its latest broadband monitoring report which shows, for the first time, performance results for Spark’s 5G wireless broadband service.More >>
New Zealand’s Fairest Telco Puts Its Network To The Test
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:01:51 +1200 | 2Degrees
Fresh from being named New Zealand’s fairest telco, 2degrees is encouraging more people to trial the network millions of Kiwis use daily – and is so confident they will like what they see, the company is offering a money-back guaranteeMore >>
Want To Buy Your Child Anxiety? Get Them A Smartphone
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:29:38 +1200 | Maxim Institute
By Madeleine Smith, Maxim Institute Would you give your child a substance that you knew was going to cause them harm? The answer from any parent would be a resounding, ‘No!’ Yet nowadays, even children as young as 11 have access to supercomputers ...More >>
How Job Management Software Magnifies Worker Safety
Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:59:50 +1200 | Industrial Safety News
Historically safety documents and certificates have been hard copy paperwork that sparkies need to lug from one premise to the next, which really isn’t practical when safety assessments need to be logged right away on every job, says Fergus founder ...More >>
Revolutionising Healthcare: The Future With AI, IoT, And Robotics
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:10:24 +1200 | Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
In the healthcare landscape, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT)-connected hardware, and robotics represents a monumental shift towards a future where technology not only assists but significantly enhances patient careMore >>
Fusion5 Expands IT Managed Services Capabilities With Acquisition Of GoCloud
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:49:37 +1200 | Fusion5
Australasian business solutions company Fusion5 has announced its acquisition of GoCloud Systems, a Wellington-based technology consulting, services, and managed IT service provider.More >>
