Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 64
SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
Labour: Rural broadband initiative 'massive policy failure'
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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Labour slams Govt as rural broadband scheme labelled 'wasted expenditure' and faces no inquiry.
Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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social media
Facebook is working on laser technology that will be able to deliver high speed internet through drones or satellites.
Vodafone wants to help families in digital age
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Vodafone is courting families with the launch of some new services aimed to help parents navigate the digital world.
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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commerce commission
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telco
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copper network
The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin’s last day was June 30.
Cisco acquires security company for $635mn, builds IoT offering
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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telco
Cisco bolsters its IoT arsenal with a $635mn acquisition of OpenDNS for enhanced security options.
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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chorus
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commerce commission
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telco
Kiwis rally as Spark demands ComCom lower steep internet line charges ahead of crucial decision.
E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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martech
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e-learning
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creative technologies
The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.
2degrees continues 4G network rollout
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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2degrees’ 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco’s 4G rollout.
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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telco
Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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broadband
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iot
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noel leeming
Noel Leeming is retailing broadband bundles from My Republic and Spark - and has the internet of things phenomenon firmly in its targets.
Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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100,000 Kiwis are now onboard with UFB, with Amy Adams hailing the milestone as a huge achievement putting NZ ahead of similar international builds.
Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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spark
Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.
Global Mode saga falls to big media companies
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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global mode
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ndi
Global Mode service, which allowed access to international content, will no longer be available in New Zealand from 1 September 2015.
Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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telco
Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.
Xirrus launched SaaS solution for complete control over Wi-Fi
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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cloud services
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saas
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broadband
Xirrus launches EasyPass, a suite of services that simplifies device onboarding to Wi-Fi networks, requiring fewer steps.
Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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broadband
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cawthron institute
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reannz
NZ's Cawthron Institute teams up with REANNZ to turbocharge global research with super high speed internet, vastly improving data sharing.
Broadband and cellphone coverage in Northland underwhelming
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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ufb
Northlanders are calling for better broadband and cellphone coverage, with a recent survey revealing dissatisfaction and a desire for improvement.
Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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cloud services
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smartphones
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byod
Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.
Huawei and Vodafone join forces, take on enterprise market
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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huawei
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industrial
Huawei and Vodafone have entered into a strategic alliance to focus on the enterprise market in a number of regions, including Asia Pacific.
UFB build hits halfway milestone
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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ufb
The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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broadband
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wifi
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ethernet
Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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christchurch
Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.