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'Scandalous' $35m overspend on vaccine software? Ministry hits back 7 May, 2021 05:20 AM 10 minutes to read A top health boss has bit back at claims that the Government overspent by up to $35 million on a new vaccine management system after a no-tender procurement process. But, at the same time, a number of IT industry figures have backed a complaint that Orion Health chief executive Ian McCrae laid with the Auditor-General yesterday. McCrae wants a full review of the procurement process for a new software system to manage vaccinations - including the crucial Covid-19 inocul...

Founder says Vend's $455m offshore sale will be good for NZ 12 Mar, 2021 04:45 AM 5 minutes to read Vend founder Vaughan Fergusson began his company with a single customer - a clothing store in Remuera, but it was enough to gain the attention of early backer Sam Morgan. Photo / Jason Oxenham Backers of Auckland-based retail software company Vend say its US$350 million ($455m) sale to a US competitor will be good for New Zealand. The sale has potential to reignite debate about why so many Kiwi tech companies end up in North American hands - particularly as it was announced wi...