InternetNZ: The Christchurch Call in Paris
InternetNZ's Jordan Carter travelled to Paris at the invitation of the New Zealand Government where he chaired the Voices for Action meeting as part of the event. This is his report on the week - reposted with permission.
Update from ITPNZ
Here's a quick weekly update from ITP CEO Paul Matthews.
What a bumper week at ITP!
As well as visiting Singapore at the start of the week to collaborate on a major project promoting skills cross-recognition across the South East Asian and Asia Pacific region, we've opened the Call for Papers for ITx Rutherford, been announced as finalists in the CIO Awards, started the nomination process for our Branch Committees, and so much more.
And don't forget - sponsorship opportunities are filling fast for ITx Rutherford. Get in quick!
Brislen on Tech
Vodafone is sold, FINALLY, and the telco market is shaken up again...
But where to now for the mobile market in New Zealand and why won't 5G fry my brain?
And we'll always have Paris - how is the Christchurch Call playing out?
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