New Zealand Government stories - Page 5

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.

IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.

The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.

The Government's proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

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

Blockchain technology has the potential to inject growth into New Zealand's economy, according to BlockchainNZ's executive director.

The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.