Policy stories - Page 2
75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.
Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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uc
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collaboration
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data sharing
Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.
High AI usage at Antipodean workplaces despite lack of official permission
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.
Commvault appoints Melissa Hathaway as Chair of Cyber Resilience Council
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.
Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
Tue, 30th May 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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smb
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insurance
BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.
Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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new zealand government
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integration
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cloud adoption
Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.
Building a national approach to public sector cybersecurity
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
State and Federal governments around the world often turn to cyber insurance to counter nation-state-level cyberattacks.
Deel's new research and policy arm hones in on global employment
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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edutech
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uc
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devops
Deel has announced the creation of a new research and policy arm, the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The lab will bring experts and data together.
NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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skills shortage
Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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healthtech
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public sector
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opinion
With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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national party
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stem
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policy
The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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martech
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apm
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open source
Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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gcsb
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massey university
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cybersecurity strategy
A new book by Massey University Press delves into the state of cyber security in New Zealand and aims to encourage discussion on the topic.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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support
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smb
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policy
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Tue, 17th May 2016
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data protection
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government
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data sharing
Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.
Callaghan quizzed by MPs over 'failures,' grants to foreign companies
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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government
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callaghan innovation
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grants
Callaghan Innovation, the government backed innovation hub, faced questions this week from opposition MPs about why it had funded companies that subse.
UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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earthquake commission
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security vulnerabilities
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funding
The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
NZ govt's social housing plans aim to alleviate poverty, PM Key says
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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government
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housing
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community
The government's plan to increase the private provision of state-housing is part of a wider goal to alleviate the country's most vulnerable by putt.
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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martech
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google
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government
Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.