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NZCS joins International IP3 Partnership
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 9:14 am | NZ Computer Society
The International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3), created under the auspices of IFIP to help define the global ICT profession, and New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS), announced today that NZCS has joined the global IP3 partnership. The IP3 ... More >>
ICT Certification Passes Major Milestone
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 5:14 pm | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) announced today that the model for independent accreditation of ICT Professionals in New Zealand has completed its formal approval process, and that ICT certification will proceed later this year. More >>
NZCS Welcomes Copyright Breakthrough
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 9:23 am | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society Inc (NZCS) today welcomed the announcement from Prime Minister John Key that the introduction of the “Guilt Upon Accusation” Section 92a of the Copyright Act had been suspended and may be cancelled. More >>
NZCS to help "Carry Baton" from DDC
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 2:32 pm | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today committed to helping continue the good work of the Digital Development Council, following ICT Minister Steven Joyce’s announcement that the DDC will not continue to be funded. More >>
NZCS to “Declare War” on Digital Literacy
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 4:51 pm | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today announced a number of strategic and structural changes in a declaration of war on digital literacy, and to significantly improve the base ICT skills of New Zealanders. More >>
Copyright Law “Ethically Flawed”, says NZCS
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 1:25 pm | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today labeled Section 92a of the new Copyright Amendment (New Technologies) Act 2008 “Illogical” and potentially “Ethically Flawed”. More >>
NZCS Encouraged by School ICT Policy
Monday, 3 November 2008, 10:16 am | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today congratulated the National Party on the high prioritisation given to Computing and ICT in their Schools Policy. More >>
NZCS to Engage ICT Profession with Schools
Monday, 22 September 2008, 11:29 am | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today announced the establishment of a Working Group to create and pilot ICT-Connect, the NZCS Professionals in Schools Programme. More >>
David Cunliffe to be Honoured by NZCS
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 2:07 pm | NZ Computer Society
The NZ Computer Society today announced the intention to confer the honour of Honorary Fellowship of the NZCS (HFNZCS) on Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, at a ceremony next week. More >>
The ICT Profession needs professional recognition
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 1:30 pm | NZ Computer Society
In an unprecedented show of ICT sector unity, the NZ Computer Society’s bid to lead the implementation of an ICT Competency Framework has received strong endorsement from a key Steering Group made up of a range of government stakeholders, and has ... More >>
Demand for ICT Professionals To Explode
Friday, 30 May 2008, 10:03 am | NZ Computer Society
A very clear message was sent today by Hon David Cunliffe, Minister for Communication and Information Technology, confirming the “exponential growth” of demand for ICT Professionals over the next 5-10 years. More >>
Report into NCEA ICT Standards Raises Concerns
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:29 am | NZ Computer Society
A comprehensive report released today by the New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) has found serious and significant failings in a number of ICT-related NCEA Technology Achievement Standards at Secondary School level. More >>
NZCS to Revamp Nationwide ICT Mentoring
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 5:02 pm | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today announced the establishment of a Working Group to revamp New Zealand’s Nationwide ICT Mentoring Programme, ensuring young ICT professionals have the support they need when entering the sector, and aligning ... More >>
NZCS Names Team bringing ICT Certification to NZ
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 12:02 am | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) today announced the team of high profile individuals who will be working to bring internationally-recognised professional certification to New Zealand’s ICT Sector. More >>
NZCS Supports Industry Collaboration
Wednesday, 26 March 2008, 12:13 am | NZ Computer Society
The New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) has consistently supported collaboration and communication amongst ICT leaders and hence welcomes the Minister’s announcement today of the formation of an over-arching forum to further the work of the Government’s ... More >>
New NZCS President
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 10:34 am | NZ Computer Society
On Saturday 24th of November the National Council of the NZ Computer Society appointed Don Robertson the new NZCS President for a term of two years. More >>
NZCS Welcomes Discussion on Representative Bodies
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 10:18 am | NZ Computer Society
The NZ Computer Society (NZCS) has been watching the Ministry of Economic Development’s RFP process for the Establishment of a Representative Body with interest and welcome’s David Cunliffe’s release earlier today regarding this process and the Ministry’s ... More >>
Computer Software - Who Owns the Code?
Friday, 27 September 2002, 11:05 am | NZ Computer Society
The recent media debate about who owns code has again highlighted the problems that can arise if developers and clients fail to adequately address this issue. The recent Perry Group case illustrates some of the pitfalls – with High Court judge Justice ... More >>
NZCS PR Programming Good Practice
Friday, 21 June 2002, 2:43 pm | NZ Computer Society
The NZ Computer Society Programming Good Practice stream met on Thursday 20th June on the topic: User Interfaces that Work Hosted by Peace Software, led by Ian Mitchell with speaker Robert Barnes, vigorous debate erupted over the role of technical writers. More >>
