David Clark stories
CDC opens new Auckland hypercale data centres, more planned
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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CDC Data Centres has opened its first two hyperscale data centres in Auckland, and unveiled plans for further expansion in Aotearoa.
Open banking set to give NZ customers a fairer deal
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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nz government
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jacinda ardern
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open banking
Open banking is being introduced in New Zealand, with the government saying it will increase competition and benefit consumers.
Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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government
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smb
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tuanz
The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.
DCI Data Centers breaks ground on AKL02 center
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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storage
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bi
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big data
DCI Data Centers begins construction on Auckland's largest data center, injecting NZD$400m into the local economy.
TUANZ to address rural connectivity at 2022 symposium
Fri, 27th May 2022
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dei
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events
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connectivity
TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.
$20m boost for digital technologies announced
Mon, 16th May 2022
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saas
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ict
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it budget
The government is spending an extra $20m over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.
HCL brings TechBee IT education programme to New Zealand
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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edutech
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micro-credentials
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it industry
HCL is bringing its TechBee early career programme to NZ in an effort to help close the country's IT skill gap.
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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insurance
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.
Salesforce to train 400 Kiwis with Mission Ready and TupuToa
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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edutech
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salesforce
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digitisation
Salesforce commits to training 400 New Zealanders in Salesforce skills to address the country's digital skills crisis.
The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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cloud banking solutions
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open banking
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payments nz
NZ Reserve Bank slow to adopt open banking despite support for data sharing rights.
Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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government
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skills shortage
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tech sector
New Zealand eases border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers to support sector growth, says Digital Economy Minister.
It's time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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nz government
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law
NZ's push for digital identity gains ground as new bill passes first reading.
NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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ai
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government
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innovation
New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
The who’s who of NZ’s government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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netsafe
NZ champions cyber defence amid rising tech innovation.
AWS invests NZ$7.5 billion in Aotearoa with new data centre region in Auckland
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The company estimates that, over the next 15 years, the new infrastructure region will add over $10 billion to New Zealand’s GDP.
Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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data sharing
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nz government
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consumer data right
Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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undersea cables
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internet
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southern cross cable
Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
'High score' for New Zealand's thriving gaming sector
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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gaming
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technology gifts
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nztech
New Zealand's game development industry has achieved its highest ever exports, reaching $323.9 million, a 59% increase from 2019.
Expert urges NZ to begin health system’s digital upgrade
Tue, 19th May 2020
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digital transformation
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it in healthcare
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ministry of health
The chief executive of NZHIT says the Government should release a report that will kickstart the digital transformation of NZ’s health services.