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Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.
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99% of Kiwis to have 50Mbps connectivity by 2025
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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The New Zealand government has unveiled plans which will see 99% of Kiwis with 50Mbps peak connectivity by 2025, with 10Mbps for the remainder.
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Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Facebook plans to bring internet access to remote regions via aircraft, satellites and a partnership with Eutelsat.
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Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.
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Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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The native WiFi calling market will grow rapidly in the fourth quarter of 2015 as more mobile operators invest in the service.
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There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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inventory management systems
A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
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Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Spark is expanding its offerings with Spark Business Mail - a new cloud-based email platform hosted in New Zealand and designed for SMEs.
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Check Point and AirWatch partner up to tackle enterprise mobility threats
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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data protection
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Check Point and AirWatch unite to boost security for enterprise mobile devices, launching an innovative solution targeting escalating cyber threats.
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Need for speed: NZ pulls ahead of Australia in internet speeds
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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New Zealand’s average internet connection speeds are slowly inching their way upwards, while our broadband penetration has also taken a leap forward.
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Ruapehu makes a play for second broadband investment round
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Ruapehu submits plan to government to be included in next broadband and mobile investment round. Council highlights benefits of inclusion.
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NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.
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Are retail broadband prices set to drop further?
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Despite hopes, NZ and AU broadband prices unlikely to fall, as market hits cost floor and ISPs face narrow margins.
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NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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The NBN has launched its commercial fibre to the node product, saying ‘most’ end-users on the trial got wholesale speeds of 100Mbps download.
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Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
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Streaming movies made easy - get your free subscription now
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Discover unlimited streaming with Quickflix's one-month free trial, plus a bonus £10 credit for premium content – sign up now!.
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Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
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Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
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Vodafone confirms dates for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus availability
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Vodafone confirms iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be available from Friday, September 25 starting at $0 on a 24-month term.
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NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it’s a failure, according to NZ First.
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Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Spark will engage with the Government and the general public through this review to ensure NZ is placed to take advantage of the digital future.
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Government dragging its heels with Kiwi internet problems
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Labour slams Govt for neglecting rural Kiwi internet, as upgrades are postponed for fibre review.
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Telstra takes on $30 million NT co-investment project
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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Telstra inks a $30 million co-investment deal with the Northern Territory Government to provide broadband and 3G mobile to remote NT locations.
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Central Otago towns make Government's UFB list
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Alexandra, Cromwell and Clyde are among about 110 towns identified as potential areas for inclusion for UFB expansion.
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Why it's time to reconsider FileMaker
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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Version 14 is completely geared toward mobility and is being enthusiastically embraced in the ANZ region, according to Joel Katz, FileMaker APAC MD.