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NZ and others call for encryption changes, but all roads lead to backdoors

NZ and others call for encryption changes, but all roads lead to backdoors

International governments say they support encryption but call for new ways to access encrypted criminal data. The implications are difficult to navigate

Henry Burrell 12 Oct 2020
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The joy of six: Wi-Fi 6 and why it matters

The joy of six: Wi-Fi 6 and why it matters

5G may take the headlines but it's the latest standard of Wi-Fi that businesses might benefit from sooner.

Henry Burrell 09 Oct 2020
PETER GRIFFIN: In search of the digital dashboard for my life

PETER GRIFFIN: In search of the digital dashboard for my life

Is it time for NZ to start working on a personalised digital dashboard to check up on your finances, health status and social interactions?

Peter Griffin 08 Oct 2020
Accenture acquires NZ’s Zag for reported $46 million
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Accenture acquires NZ’s Zag for reported $46 million

Accenture has acquired Zag, the New Zealand consulting firm, in a deal worth $46.4 million according to the AFR. It is Accenture’s first major purchase since covid was declared a pandemic.Zag, which was previously called Soltius, has around 200 staff across its Auckland, Wellingt...

Staff reporters 07 Oct 2020