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Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs

The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Skills shortage

Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies

The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018

Global Stories

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Recruitment

SMEs urged to embrace diversity or risk losing top talent

Niran Iswar, founder of NexGen, warns that New Zealand SMEs must adopt diversity to attract top talent and remain competitive, or risk losing out.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Unified Communications

Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network

NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.

By Stuart Corner • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Budget blowout kills Australia's FTTH network

Australia's ambitious national FTTH network plan collapses as costs soar 66% over budget, derailing the $A44b project.

By Stuart Corner • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2014

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Supply Chain

Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

EduTech

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Health Technologies

Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023