Figures released by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) confirm that New Zealanders are embracing on-line services in larger numbers. A higher volume of services and information is being accessed on-line.
The RealMe service, to be offered jointly by the Department of Internal Affairs and New Zealand Post, is designed with data security and privacy as its top priorities. All users will have full control over their personal information – including their name, date of birth, gender, and address.
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Case studies conducted by industry analyst Ovum into cloud computing implementations “illustrate that benefits were greater than expected, while risks and difficulties were lower than typically experienced by traditional ICT projects”, says Ovum’s Steve Hodgkinson.
Greens' co-leader Russel Norman outlined his party's plans for the sector (ICT) in Parliament today, saying the Government should invest in a $100 million second fibre-optic cable system, and ensure it stays in New Zealand control.
Dr Norman said the single internet cable system connecting New Zealand to the rest of the world was holding the ICT sector back from growth.
From 17 November the summary records of all patients who have not opted out of electronic health record sharing will be available to help authorised health professionals with a person's care, a media release from West Coast DHB says.