Access Networks stories
AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
Exclusive: We rank NZ tech distributors by revenue & employees
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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dicker data
New Zealand's IT distributors clock over NZD $2.1b in 2024 turnover, with Ingram Micro, Dicker Data and TD Synnex leading the pack.
CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
Precision OT unveils QSFP28 100ZR transceiver for networks
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.
SRS successfully tests srsRAN Enterprise 5G with Picocom's small cells
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
Irish software firm, Software Radio Systems, has successfully integrated and tested the 5G Radio Access Network software, srsRAN Enterprise 5G, with Picocom's small cell technology.
Access Networks signs exclusive deal with fibre optic vendor
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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iot
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distributors
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access networks
The network solutions specialist distributor is now the exclusive distributor of Montclair Fiber Optics products for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Access Networks signs distie deal with IoT solutions provider TEKTELIC
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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iot
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distributors
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access networks
TEKTELIC Communications partners with Access Networks to meet rising demand for LoRaWAN IoT solutions in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands.
Access Networks signs distie deal network intelligence solutions provider Allot
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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distributors
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access networks
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allot
Allot solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more.
Access Networks signs distie deal with industrial IoT provider Ursalink
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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iot
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iiot
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wireless networks
Access Networks has inked a Distribution Agreement with industrial IoT provider Ursalink, boosting their IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Access Networks signs distie deal with Proxim Wireless
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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distributors
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access networks
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proxim wireless
Proxim's range of product will help us meet the needs of our partners and customers by delivering an alternative to leased lines and wired distribution systems.
Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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iot
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iiot
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wireless networks
Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world's leading industrial IoT providers.
Former Allied Telesis NZ manager joins Access Networks team
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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distributors
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access networks
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job moves
Former Allied Telesis manager Paul Batchelor joins Access Networks as a growth strategist, overseeing the lower North and South Islands starting August 1.
Ruckus rolls out new technologies to empower schools
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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iot
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wireless networks
Ruckus Networks, now owned by CommScope, is expanding its network portfolio to improve digital learning and tackle vaping in schools.
Access Networks named distributor for IoT solutions provider Kerlink
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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iot
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distributors
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access networks
Kerlink has tapped Access Networks to distribute its IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, expanding its footprint in the region.
New approach and services for new distributor
Thu, 30th May 2019
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uc
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connector systems
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ingram micro
Kevin Swainson and Mark Dasent, former leaders in Connector Systems and Ingram Micro, have launched Access Networks in Auckland, focusing on telecom and IoT.
Ex-Connector Systems team in new networking venture
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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connector systems
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ingram micro
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distributors
A group of former employees at Ingram Micro and Connector Systems have set up a company called Access Networks, based in Helensville, Auckland.