Security breaches threaten NZ e-government
The security breach at New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development last week was nothing short of an embarrassment.
Techie Isles
Darren Greenwood keeps his feet on New Zealand's shaky ground and his head up in the long white cloud.
Darren Greenwood
Darren Greenwood has been in journalism, not all of it IT, since the days of typewriters and long before the web spun its way around the world. Coming from Yorkshire, he can be blunt, and though having resided in New Zealand, as well as Australia, for quite some time, he insists he is not one of the 'sheeple!'
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Is New Zealand's premier auction site Trade Me justified in going for a money grab by raising its fees, or will it open the market up to those that might do a better job?
Outsourcing good, offshoring bad
There is much sense in outsourcing, but offshoring is a different kettle of fish.
The shame of Vodafine NZ
The fine Vodafone New Zealand has been handed this week for misleading advertising is absolutely deserved.
Wise for NZ Govt to keep its cloud Kiwi
The New Zealand Government has moved another step closer in its plans to adopt cloud computing.
Short-termers get service (finally)
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Soldier abuse furore confirms power of social media
When a New Zealand film-maker made some inflammatory comments on social media, little did she know that her words would lead to death threats.
Seven mobile-roaming options show lack of serious thought
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The government is the real cyberbully
In forcing its regulations on New Zealand citizens, the government has become a cyberbully; the very thing it is seeking to prevent.