Government stories - Page 54

Government launches new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further.

2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone clinch 700 MHz 4G spectrum, promising enhanced NZ mobile broadband and 4G expansion.

The Commerce Commission's draft determination outlines the GBP £32 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2012/13, impacting 22 providers.

NZ's tech exports surge with 16.5% growth, fuelled by TIN100 ICT firms and a US market recovery, boosting revenue to $7.26bn.

Vocus Communications unveils New Zealand's most connected data center in Albany, providing local and global connectivity.

Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.

NZX, the stock market operator and supervisor, has rapped media reports in latching on to a lobby group's comments on listed company Chorus's solvency.

Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.

Malcolm Turnbull enacts major shifts in Australia’s NBN, moving from FTTH to cost-effective FTTN, sparking wide public debate.

Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.

R&D-centric firms took the spotlight at the New Zealand International Business Awards, highlighting the crucial role of innovation in global business success.

Coalition accused of misleading NZers in Fair Internet Pricing campaign; govt dismisses claims as hyperbole and scare tactics.

Telco argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband needs to come in at the bottom end of Government’s proposed range.

Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.

Govt hails Tribunal's nod for 700 MHz band use, paving way for 4G roll-out and £2.4bn boost. Auction set for 29 Oct, eyeing rural connectivity.

Ross Patterson, ex-Telco Commissioner, aids Chorus in revising copper line pricing amid push for faster fibre uptake.

Labour calls for halt on 'copper tax', claiming it unjustly enriches Chorus at Kiwis' expense, raising broadband bills by $150 annually.

Five key levers need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing IT contractors.

NZ's Sean Gourley challenges Kiwis at TechEd on big data privacy, drawing parallels to leaving personal info at a café.

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.