Digital and technology

In this environment, it is vital for businesses to have advisors who can guide and support their digital strategy.

Bell Gully's technology team has wide-ranging expertise and is involved in many of New Zealand's most significant digital and technology projects. Our team also provides day-to-day technology and cybersecurity advice to clients across both the public and private sectors. We have a reputation for combining a commercial outcomes-focused approach with extensive knowledge of market positions, as well as a depth of understanding of regulatory considerations.

Our team's broad experience includes advising on technology procurement and licensing, SaaS solutions, ecommerce platforms, AI deployment, technology infrastructure, systems integration, software development and licensing, telecommunications regulatory matters, M&A transactions in the sector, privacy and data protection, and cyber security.

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Customs Service and MPI procurement

Advised on a replacement passport e-Gates system and associated infrastructure at New Zealand's points of entry, and on a new "exit marshal system" to streamline biosecurity clearance processes for inbound passengers and to expedite movement of passengers across the border.

Te Ara Poutama Department of Corrections

Advised on the procurement of electronic security and associated systems (ESAS) for its non-custodial sites (community sites and regional offices), and on the procurement of a new contract for an end-to-end electronic monitoring solution for the use in electronic monitoring orders.

National Infrastructure Funding and Financing and Next Generation Critical Communications

Advised on the procurement of infrastructure and services for the two key components of the Public Safety Network – Te Kupenga Maruatau: a nationwide digital land mobile radio network, and a prioritised cellular and roaming capability.

The Ministry for Primary Industries

Advising MPI and its business unit Fisheries New Zealand on the procurement of an on-board camera, data management and associated services solution for up to 300 inshore fishing vessels and related contract amendment matters.

The Network for Learning

Advising on the procurement process for the replacement and roll out of a transformative Managed Network 3.0 solution for over 2,500 New Zealand schools and kura.

The New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto)

Advising on the procurement, negotiation and implementation of a new gaming system platform that meets Lotto's future vision and strategy and optimises its financial contributions back to New Zealand.

Cyber security

Advising on data breaches and related cyber security and privacy issues, including compliance with mandatory breach notification procedures under the Privacy Act 2020 and engaging with CERT NZ and IDCare in relation to notified incidents.

Fisher & Paykel

Co-ordinated the global response to its data breach which involved a ransomware attack and the encryption and exfiltration of files by a malicious threat actor based in Russia.