Government stories - Page 27
We're building a UFB network, now who will come?
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.
Business intelligence tech event comes to Auckland
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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2degrees, Mighty River Power and others to explain how they used Business Intelligence to improve their decision making.
New rules spread infrastructure burden
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.
500 million now accessing the internet in China
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
Gen-i lands Capital & Coast DHB deal
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Gen-i secures a four-year, multi-million-dollar contract with Capital and Coast DHB to supply extensive telecom services, yielding significant cost savings.
Fibre Watch: Driven to distraction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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InternetNZ's attempt to put the country's digital future on the political agenda could be overshadowed by the recent chain of disasters, not to mention the RWC.
Attempted upgrade shuts down 14 govt sites - Updated
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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A number of government websites including the Companies Office and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs have suffered a major technology issue.
Preperations paid off
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Despite facing unprecedented challenges from earthquakes, CDHB's CIO Chris Dever commends his IT team's resilience and seamless disaster response.
Joyce accepts ComCom's broadband recommendation
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.
TelstraClear slashes mobile-to-mobile rates - Updated
Fri, 6th May 2011
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TelstraClear stuns competitors with a mobile call rate drop to 19p/min, reacting swiftly to new Commerce Commission pricing.
ComCom cuts mobile termination rates - Updated
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.
Telecom assets overvalued
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Telecom's assets found overvalued by $1.3bn, misleading investors for the second year, reports the Commerce Commission.
ComCom considers issues that may hinder UFB uptake
Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Draft study released that aims to identify issues that may impede the uptake of ultra-fast broadband in New Zealand.
HP wins All-of-Government printing contract
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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HP secures a major deal to supply printing services to NZ government, promising up to 30% savings and enhanced productivity.
Scouting for geeks
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.
ComCom: 'Keep your number' ruling to be extended
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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ComCom is set to extend the 'keep your number' rule, allowing users to switch networks without changing numbers, for another six years.
Government not 'ambitious enough' in rural broadband plans
Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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Federated Farmers criticise the government's rural broadband initiative as lacking ambition, urging for more than just matching current urban speeds.
Last orders called on rural broadband plans
Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Government opts for national coverage proposals in upgrading rural telecommunications infrastructure, says Minister for Communications Steven Joyce.
SolarWinds takes 'trial and error' out of Philippine Veterans Bank's network management
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Philippine Veterans Bank has refined its network management, eliminating trial and error, by implementing SolarWinds' Orion Network Performance Monitor.