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A diverse role

Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

EduTech

School broadband hard work to deliver

Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2009

Unified Communications

Mobile competitive, fixed line pricey - ComCom

The Commerce Commission's report reveals that 2degrees has injected competitiveness into NZ's mobile market, but fixed line services remain costly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009

Unified Communications

Mobile players urged by ComCom to talk

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degreees have until tomorrow to decide if they should meet to reach mutual agreement on non-price terms for mobile termination rates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009

Government

TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs

TelstraClear's multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government's advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009

Risk & Compliance

Hands-free calling boom for telco

The Government's ban on handheld mobile has proved to be a significant boom for Telecom, with sales of hands-free kits increasing by 200% since June this year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2009

Unified Communications

Rate reductions will cost us $450m - Vodafone

Another week, another round in the Mobile Termination Rates regulation saga - and Vodafone has come out swinging.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2009

EduTech

Policies for productivity

NetSafe launches 'The Whatsit?', a free online resource aiding SMEs in crafting ICT policies and promoting cybersafety, boosting productivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Unified Communications

Demysifying ICT

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Unified Communications

Partnership brings health to the fore

NZICT Group partners with NZ Health IT Cluster to focus on health ICT development and collaboration with government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2009

Unified Communications

Global interest in govt fibre network

The UK government has received strong interest from private players for its Ultra Fast Broadband network, including international players.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2009

Government

ComCom demand retraction, Telecom says No

Telecom snubs ComCom's demand to retract statements deemed misleading amid legal fallout over compliance issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2009

Government

Canon celebrates 20 years in NZ

Canon marks 20 years in New Zealand, with Country Manager Mike Johnston lauding the Kiwi embrace of new technology and praising the crucial role of staff.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009

Health Technologies

Get real on rural broadband

Federated Farmers and TUANZ challenge government to invest more in rural broadband roll out for productivity and social gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009

Health Technologies

Auckland DHB, Gen-i and Alcatel Lucent trial mobile solution

Auckland Hospital is trialling its first mobile telehealth solution, partnering with Gen-i and Alcatel Lucent for a three-month pilot, which began on 1 October.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2009

EduTech

Analyst wades into productivity debate

High-profile telco analyst Paul Budde challenges new report claiming no productivity gains from high-speed broadband, urging clearer government direction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2009