Computerworld New Zealand staff

New Zealand researchers find that in general, ICT has a positive impact on work-life quality. But workers also said they feel more pressure

The New Zealand Department of Labour's planned "Single Client View" redevelopment of its immigration ICT system will collect biometric data from immigrants and integrate with other government identity management projects, according to a proposal for a privacy impact assessment.

A group of more than 20 people from New Zealand's IT industry will meet next month to get the ball rolling in turning the sector into a 10 percent contributor to gross domestic product (GDP).

Microsoft Corp. might have bought just 25 per cent of competitor Corel Corp. this month, but in New Zealand the takeover has been total.