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'Bin the traditional phone line'
Unified Communications

'Bin the traditional phone line'

Orcon launches Genius device, shifting calls to broadband, aiming to cut New Zealand's phone and internet costs. Sale starts July 20.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011

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Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex
Unified Communications

AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex

AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks
Unified Communications

Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
RingQ & Snom forge global cloud telephony partnership
Unified Communications

RingQ & Snom forge global cloud telephony partnership

RingQ and Snom have sealed a global cloud telephony partnership to streamline IP phone provisioning and unified communications for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era
Unified Communications

AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era

Yealink launches AI YOUR WORKSPACE, unveiling AI-powered tools like MeetingBar A50 and AV ONE to transform hybrid work with Microsoft, Intel, and Qualcomm support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Zoom moves into contact centre market, acquiring Five9 in $14.7 billion stock transaction
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom moves into contact centre market, acquiring Five9 in $14.7 billion stock transaction

Zoom has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the cloud contact centre Five9 in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.7 billion.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021
Hero Internet brings Microsoft Teams calling to every NZ business
Unified Communications

Hero Internet brings Microsoft Teams calling to every NZ business

As New Zealand businesses adapt to remote working, Hero Internet offers Microsoft Teams calling for all, promising a seamless and cost-effective transition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Grandstream IP phones bring next-gen tech to your fingertips
Grandstream

Grandstream IP phones bring next-gen tech to your fingertips

Grandstream Networks launches the GRP2600 series, featuring sleek, next-gen IP phones designed for easy deployment and management for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Will 2017 be the year of internet comms and phone number security?
Unified Communications

Will 2017 be the year of internet comms and phone number security?

Enterprise communications are about to get bigger, broader and better in 2017 as the continuous drive towards innovation kicks up a notch.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Soft Solutions dials up exclusive H-Tek IP phone deal
Soft Solutions

Soft Solutions dials up exclusive H-Tek IP phone deal

Soft Solutions has inked an exclusive deal to distribute H-Tek IP phones, as IP telephony demand booms locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Enterprises turn to new UC technologies
Unified Communications

Enterprises turn to new UC technologies

The need to leverage UC&C to boost efficiency, productivity and competitiveness is encouraging businesses to adopt new communications technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
Orcon announces jumbo plans for Genius
Orcon

Orcon announces jumbo plans for Genius

Orcon refreshes Genius VoIP offerings with competitive plans: New up to 1TB for high-data users, aiming to meet rising demands for more internet freedom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2012
Who's listening?
Unified Communications

Who's listening?

Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
The VoIP vital signs
Network Infrastructure

The VoIP vital signs

Ensuring your network is fit for VoIP deployment requires a careful health check. From pre-op exams to alternative remedies, here's what you need to know.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2007
The big snip
Unified Communications

The big snip

Let me first begin with a brief explanation of what VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol, pronounced 'voyp') is.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2006

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