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Ai ddos storm dark data streams overwhelming global internet map

AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally

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AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
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Exclusive: We rank NZ tech distributors by revenue & employees

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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New Zealand's IT distributors clock over NZD $2.1b in 2024 turnover, with Ingram Micro, Dicker Data and TD Synnex leading the pack.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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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.
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Precision OT unveils QSFP28 100ZR transceiver for networks

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.
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SRS successfully tests srsRAN Enterprise 5G with Picocom's small cells

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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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.
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Access Networks signs exclusive deal with fibre optic vendor

Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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The network solutions specialist distributor is now the exclusive distributor of Montclair Fiber Optics products for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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Access Networks signs distie deal with IoT solutions provider TEKTELIC

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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TEKTELIC Communications partners with Access Networks to meet rising demand for LoRaWAN IoT solutions in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands.
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Access Networks signs distie deal network intelligence solutions provider Allot

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Allot solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more.
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Access Networks signs distie deal with industrial IoT provider Ursalink

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Access Networks has inked a Distribution Agreement with industrial IoT provider Ursalink, boosting their IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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Access Networks signs distie deal with Proxim Wireless

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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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.
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Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world's leading industrial IoT providers.
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Former Allied Telesis NZ manager joins Access Networks team

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Former Allied Telesis manager Paul Batchelor joins Access Networks as a growth strategist, overseeing the lower North and South Islands starting August 1.
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Ruckus rolls out new technologies to empower schools

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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Ruckus Networks, now owned by CommScope, is expanding its network portfolio to improve digital learning and tackle vaping in schools.
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Access Networks named distributor for IoT solutions provider Kerlink

Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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Kerlink has tapped Access Networks to distribute its IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, expanding its footprint in the region.
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New approach and services for new distributor

Thu, 30th May 2019
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Kevin Swainson and Mark Dasent, former leaders in Connector Systems and Ingram Micro, have launched Access Networks in Auckland, focusing on telecom and IoT.
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Ex-Connector Systems team in new networking venture

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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A group of former employees at Ingram Micro and Connector Systems have set up a company called Access Networks, based in Helensville, Auckland.