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AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.

New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.

High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

In 2018, broadband subscriptions rose by 8%, or 108 million subscriptions, resulting in mobile broadband penetration reaching just under 110%.

The OECD’s Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.

The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.

Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.

New Zealand's education sector is performing well compared to other developed countries, according to the OECD's Education at a Glance report.

New Zealand is among countries across the world committing to work together to do more to seize the potential of the digital economy.

NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.

New Zealand principals support OECD's innovative solutions for education, including early childhood programs and teacher morale.

New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.

NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.

Income redistribution schemes such as Working for Families, which pay back money people have often already paid as tax, are a barrier to the econom.

There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.

New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.