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Ericsson faces a rocky road - will its premium brand survive?
Unified Communications

Ericsson faces a rocky road - will its premium brand survive?

Ericsson's CEO Hans Vestberg resigns amidst financial turmoil and corruption probes, casting doubt on the future of its premium branding.

By Dimitris Mavrakis • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
QBE signs on for multimillion dollar deal with Optus
Unified Communications

QBE signs on for multimillion dollar deal with Optus

QBE Australia partners with Optus in a multimillion-dollar deal for ICT services that will enhance voice, mobile, and data networks across 42 locations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Software defined networking market primed for massive growth
Network Infrastructure

Software defined networking market primed for massive growth

Technavio reports that the global software-defined networking market is set for huge growth, with a predicted 35% CAGR between 2016 and 2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Intel sees slower data center growth in second quarter 2016
Hyperscale

Intel sees slower data center growth in second quarter 2016

Intel's data centre business sees muted growth in Q2, despite overall $13.5bn revenue and solid profitability. CEO Krzanich remains optimistic.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
NetComm Wireless wins new IoT innovator award in Sydney
Internet of Things

NetComm Wireless wins new IoT innovator award in Sydney

NetComm Wireless was named overall Internet of Things (IoT) innovator at the 10th Annual Communications Alliance ACOMM awards dinner held in Sydney.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020
Unified Communications

Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Test & measurement vendors to benefit from IoT explosion
DevOps

Test & measurement vendors to benefit from IoT explosion

Opportunities exist for test and measurement (T&M) vendors worldwide as devices connected to Internet of Things (IoT) swells to a complex level.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
NFV carrier spend to hit $15.5B by 2020, widens gap with SDN
Network Infrastructure

NFV carrier spend to hit $15.5B by 2020, widens gap with SDN

The service provider network functions virtualisation (NFV) market is set to reach $15.5bn by 2020 according to a report from IHS Market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
Is the Internet of Things officially mainstream?
Unified Communications

Is the Internet of Things officially mainstream?

Vodafone's IoT Barometer Report shows that 76% of companies see the Internet of Things as vital for their success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Gaming

Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'

Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Seven networking tips from the Microsoft WPC 2016 Social Squad
Network Infrastructure

Seven networking tips from the Microsoft WPC 2016 Social Squad

There are a range of benefits that come from attending major events - one of the biggest is networking. Here are some tips to take on board.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger
Unified Communications

ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger

The Commerce Commission has released its preliminary issues statement on the Vodafone/Sky merger, a deal that seeks to blend telecom and TV services in NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Cisco says a time machine for the data center has arrived
Network Infrastructure

Cisco says a time machine for the data center has arrived

Cisco have announced a platform that's designed to help customers gain complete visibility across everything in the data center, in real time.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review
Unified Communications

Adams calls for industry feedback on Telco Act review

Communications Minister Amy Adams is seeking business & consumer feedback on the regulation of fixed line communication services after 2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Unified Communications

New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested

Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer
Unified Communications

Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer

The merger between Polycom and Mitel has come to end with Polycom announcing it has terminated the agreement following a better offer.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
2degrees founding father sells all shares
Unified Communications

2degrees founding father sells all shares

2degrees mobile telecom pioneer Tex Edwards exits, selling his stake after shaping the company into a formidable NZ market player.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
What's driving enterprise use and purchase of SD-WAN?
Network Infrastructure

What's driving enterprise use and purchase of SD-WAN?

IDC study finds consistent security, price, and reduced complexity to drive enterprise adoption of SD-WAN. Revenues predicted to reach $6bn by 2020.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Locked up: Thieving Telstra exec sentenced
Unified Communications

Locked up: Thieving Telstra exec sentenced

A Telstra exec's career ends behind bars after pilfering £250k in devices for resale and gifts, facing parole after 18 months served.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016