Businesses rushed to trim costs and staff numbers following the 2008 worldwide economic downturn. It is instructive, therefore, to look at some of the numbers revealed from one of the surveys in the Productivity Commission’s second interim report, now out for consultation.
The Government has begun advertising for a chief privacy officer to lead, engage and influence an all-of-government approach to privacy.
The Ministry of Social Development is looking at replacing its Unified Client View system.
New Zealand international payments software solution company GFG Group has formed a strategic partnership with fraud prevention provider ReD to provide an integrated fraud and payment processing solution.
Prime Minister John Key’s announcement that the government will budget $359 million over the next four years for major changes to education, including targeted investment for ICT teaching, is described as “great news” by Paul Matthews, chief executive of the Institute of IT Professionals.
Many countries are still grappling with the issues of crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin, of which there are east 70. China’s central bank, for example, has ordered financial institutions to halt bitcoin-related services and products.
Browsing on my PC during the festive season, I was hit with the nastiest piece of malware I’ve ever had to deal with. An official looking message popped up, replete with NZ Police logo, telling me that I had in some way broken the law and was subject to jail sentences and fines. These would go away if I paid $100 to “The State” by using Ukash, a form of bitcoin.
The New Zealand Legislation website (legislation.govt.nz) is now an official source of legislation.
The Electricity Authority is to investigate whether its market operation service provider (MOSP) agreements with NZX and Jade Software are likely to be fit for purpose beyond May 2016.
Southeast Asia’s growing drugs problem represents a golden opportunity for Wynyard Group.
Industry analyst firm Ovum says the impact of the Commerce Commission’s UBA decision will reach beyond Chorus.
It’s been a year where partner relationships have paid off strongly for Optimation.
Treasury has taken over the Gateway and Major Projects Monitoring Unit, formerly administered by the State Services Commission.
The Ministry of Education has implemented recommendations for its testing regime following the receipt of a Capgemini report on the Novopay Tax Patch Test Review.
The Commerce Commission has released a consultation document for the final pricing principle (FPP) of the Chorus unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) service.