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What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure
Smart Cities

What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure

Greater investment is needed if AI is to cut costs, speed delivery and ease labour shortages across infrastructure projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
New global resource for local councils
Smart Cities

New global resource for local councils

The free platform gives councils rapid access to global case studies and market intelligence, helping officials find proven fixes faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 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
Lifting productivity in construction
Digital Transformation

Lifting productivity in construction

A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
New Zealand establishes Digital Council
Digital Transformation

New Zealand establishes Digital Council

Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Government still stuck in the past? Not on GovTech's watch
GovTech

Government still stuck in the past? Not on GovTech's watch

New Zealand's capital is pioneering GovTech, a venture to modernise public services by blending government expertise with private sector innovation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing
Data Protection

Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing

Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington
Lightning Lab

Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington

The Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator Bootcamp is officially in motion as teams converge on Wellington to put their ideas to the test.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative
Spark

Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative

Spark and Revera back Creative HQ's Lightning Lab GovTech, boosting Wellington's bid as a global government tech hub in a USD $450 billion sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

Global Stories

GovTech stories

VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Digital Transformation

VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions

VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Exclusive: GitLab's success in APAC and ANZ showcased in Singapore event
Unified Communications

Exclusive: GitLab's success in APAC and ANZ showcased in Singapore event

GitLab recently hosted its successful DevSecOps World Tour in Singapore, attracting over 200 attendees and highlighting its growing impact in APAC.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management
Software-as-a-Service

Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management

New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Okta integrates with Singpass, Singapore's national id
Multi-factor authentication

Okta integrates with Singpass, Singapore's national id

The integration provides passwordless experience to Singpass users when they access government services through Okta Customer Identity Cloud's universal login.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Stories from Other Regions

GovTech stories

Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International
Digital Transformation

Dean Grandy named Global Head of Government at KPMG International

Dean Grandy has been appointed Global Head of Government at KPMG International, leading the firm's global public sector advisory team.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
Unified Communications

ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling

ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Singapore launches new Skills Pathway for cybersecurity training
Cybersecurity

Singapore launches new Skills Pathway for cybersecurity training

Singapore Computer Society launches the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with major employers and backed by CSA and AiSP.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024