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Political rabbits put in charge of the lettuce
Procurement

Political rabbits put in charge of the lettuce

Delayed project details are leaving construction firms unable to plan, risking job losses as ministers drip-feed a $2.6 billion infrastructure package.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Government

Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business

Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018
New Zealand Labour Party

Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018

Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Data Protection

Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading

New Zealand's proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018

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Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Artificial Intelligence

Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19

The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company
Microsoft

CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company

Melbourne cloud management platform company Kumolus has been acquired by US-based CloudBolt Software to support its APAC growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020
DevOps

AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020

AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Macquarie Data Centres 'breaks ground' on $80m Sydney data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Macquarie Data Centres 'breaks ground' on $80m Sydney data centre

Macquarie Data Centres has commenced construction on an AUD $80 million Sydney data centre in Macquarie Park, set to boost capacity and create 1,200 jobs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues
Surveillance

Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues

Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
EduTech

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Huawei calls on the US to adjust its approach to cybersecurity

Huawei challenges US government over ban, calling it a false sense of security that won't make networks safer.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach
Breach Prevention

Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach

Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Huawei to Australian MPs: You've heard the rumours, now get the facts
Unified Communications

Huawei to Australian MPs: You've heard the rumours, now get the facts

Despite China's nefarious role in Australian activities, nobody should be pointing the finger at Huawei, the company claimed this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches
Phishing

Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches

Quann Malaysia is warning Malaysians to be vigilant and watch for clickbait phishing links as the 14th Malaysian General Elections get closer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers
Supply Chain

Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers

Singapore's parliament has passed the new Cybersecurity Bill, bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, from water to aviation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
John Key's next big venture - ANZ gets a new chair & board member
Kiwisaver

John Key's next big venture - ANZ gets a new chair & board member

Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Sir John Key, will become the new Chair of ANZ New Zealand in January 2018.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

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