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Computer giant IBM is struggling to find 200 people to work on its $495 million Immigration Department contract.IBM and other technology companies which have contracts with the federal government risk losing payments as staffing pressures affect the ability of the companies to deliver the project on time and on budget.

New Zealand could have its own specialist computer security team in place in a few years time, according to reports.The NZ Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) will provide a central resource for the country’s government agencies to learn about and share information on IT, security issues and threats.

A Canberra IT company has won another contract with the US Department of Defence (DOD) creating an agreement worth $34.5 million over the next five years, according to reports.