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Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs
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Optus cuts 290 Aussie jobs

Australian telco Optus is cutting 290 jobs from its marketing, IT, networks and sales departments as it tries to fight a downward spiral within the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ
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Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ

Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
What lays ahead for 2012?
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What lays ahead for 2012?

As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012

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National Broadband Network (NBN) stories

Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
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Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom

Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future
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Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future

Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.

By Stuart Corner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2013
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
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Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
ICT salaries accelerating across the ditch
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ICT salaries accelerating across the ditch

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
Huawei CEO strengthens ties Down Under
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Huawei CEO strengthens ties Down Under

Fresh from agreeing a US$56m deal with Kiwi firm Rakon, Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei arrives in Australia to cement their credentials as a mainstream vendor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2012
Android's answer to banking app
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Android's answer to banking app

National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2012
NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison
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NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012
Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences
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Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences

Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
Huawei controversy could benefit resellers
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Huawei controversy could benefit resellers

With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Huawei fiasco: winners and losers
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012
Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade
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Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade

Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2012
Aussies a huge step closer to UFB
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Aussies a huge step closer to UFB

Australia's two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government's NBN.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender
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Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender

Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams
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Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams

One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2011