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Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Digital Transformation

Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022

Gartner has identified the top 10 government tech trends for 2022, advising leaders on digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent teams up with Uplinx for new opportunities in public sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Uplinx Advanced Services to target new opportunities in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Atturra partners with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for the ANZ public sector
Digital Transformation

Atturra partners with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for the ANZ public sector

Atturra has partnered with Infor to deliver digital transformation initiatives for public sector organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks
Malware

The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks

The British Council has admitted to falling victim to two successful ransomware attacks, resulting in 12 days of downtime over five years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Gartner reveals Govt uncertainty around artificial intelligence
Unified Communications

Gartner reveals Govt uncertainty around artificial intelligence

Government employees are concerned about the impact of AI, according to Gartner. 36% plan to invest more in AI in 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
Health Technologies

A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government

With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.

By Pat Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

NCS acquires Australia's The Dialog Group for $325M
Health Technologies

NCS acquires Australia's The Dialog Group for $325M

NCS acquires Australia's Dialog Group for A$325m, aiming to enhance support for public sector and enterprise clients in their digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Wellington wins global prize for innovation
Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Construction procurement guidelines published
Risk & Compliance

Construction procurement guidelines published

Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars
Digital Transformation

Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars

The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
Housing crisis could be to blame for spike in Covid cases
University of Otago

Housing crisis could be to blame for spike in Covid cases

Overcrowded emergency housing is increasingly being linked to new infections as officials warn the delta variant is spreading among vulnerable groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
New Zealand Building Industry Awards paint promising future for the sector
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand Building Industry Awards paint promising future for the sector

Digital delivery and new construction tech are speeding up projects, with the supreme award-winning water scheme completed in a year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
New strategic alliance brings intelligent automation to Canberra's public sector
IT Automation

New strategic alliance brings intelligent automation to Canberra's public sector

Australia's Synergy Group and Reveal Group are joining forces to offer intelligent automation services to Canberra.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company
Risk & Compliance

New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company

Clients on major construction jobs will gain independent contract oversight as The Building Intelligence Group appoints Charles Brown in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better
Digital Transformation

The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better

Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021