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Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Accelerator

Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Internet of Things

The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis

The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...

By Chris Barber • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming
Gaming

Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming

H&S education is often put on the same 'boring level' as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones
Māori

Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones

Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Apple

Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones

The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017

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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Hyperscale

Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Unified Communications

ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Unified Communications

What will a telco be worth in 2018?

Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Vodafone closes email service – urges customers to set up free FWD system
Unified Communications

Vodafone closes email service – urges customers to set up free FWD system

Vodafone NZ's email service is closing for good at the end of this month and the telco is urging its customers to set up an auto-forwarding service.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Coding

Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate

Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Digital Entertainment

Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix

Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Unified Communications

4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Vodafone Australia moves into NEXTDC's Perth data center
Network Infrastructure

Vodafone Australia moves into NEXTDC's Perth data center

Vodafone is launching a point-of-presence at NEXTDC's perth data center which will link to the teleco company's super hub.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Unified Communications

Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans

Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Unified Communications

Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower

Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Clean technologies

Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too
Cloud Services

Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too

86% of high-growth companies see cybersecurity as a means of new business opportunities, not just defence, says Vodafone report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017

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