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Emerson Networks builds on NZ partners in wake of IoT
Internet of Things

Emerson Networks builds on NZ partners in wake of IoT

Emerson Network Power boosts NZ presence with a strategic partnership, enhancing IoT and edge computing capabilities nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now
Unified Communications

Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now

As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it's important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Vodafone joins Neighbourly partner network
Unified Communications

Vodafone joins Neighbourly partner network

Community website Neighbourly has welcomed Vodafone into its fold as the telco becomes the organisation's seventh corporate partner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Data center SDN spend to hit US$12.5 billion by 2020
Network Infrastructure

Data center SDN spend to hit US$12.5 billion by 2020

Data center SDN is moving from hyperscale and cloud data centers into the enterprise data center, propelling market spend to $12.5 billion by 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Wellington IoT network goes live
Internet of Things

Wellington IoT network goes live

Wellington is first cab off the ranks to go live with a new wireless network aimed at connecting up the Internet of Things.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Government completes school network upgrade project
Unified Communications

Government completes school network upgrade project

The School Network Upgrade Project has been completed, giving all schools in New Zealand access to high-quality internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Will your trusted digital device become your biggest enemy?
Unified Communications

Will your trusted digital device become your biggest enemy?

As digital devices become a staple of people's every day lives, personal and private information is increasingly at risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
ICT Networks joins Silver Peak in SD-WAN push
Network Infrastructure

ICT Networks joins Silver Peak in SD-WAN push

Silver Peak continues its local SD-WAN push, partnering with ICT Networks to advance its strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Spark and Vodafone need to up their customer service game
Customer Relationship Management

Spark and Vodafone need to up their customer service game

Consumer NZ slams Spark and Vodafone for poor customer service as consumers face long wait times to get support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers
Unified Communications

Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers

Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Could activity trackers help with heart problems?
Unified Communications

Could activity trackers help with heart problems?

Overall, a significant amount (74%) of people using an activity tracker say the device is helping them cope with their condition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
EduTech

Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom

Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
What's next after the Internet of Things?
Internet of Things

What's next after the Internet of Things?

The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.

By Earl Perkins • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Govt's RBI gaining speed
Unified Communications

Govt's RBI gaining speed

More rural New Zealanders are experiencing blistering internet speeds thanks to Rural Broadband Initiative towers being upgraded to 4G.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!
Unified Communications

Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!

Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.

By John Kendall • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Unified Communications

Govt completes its school broadband plan

All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Softbank streamlines data center operations, ups agility with Brocade switches
Network Infrastructure

Softbank streamlines data center operations, ups agility with Brocade switches

Japanese telco Softbank has deployed Brocade VDX switches across three data centers to help streamline operations and increase business agility.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access
Unified Communications

NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access

New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative has connected the last remote school to faster broadband, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
IComm and Acano team up, target unified comms space
Unified Communications

IComm and Acano team up, target unified comms space

IComm joins forces with Acano to enhance unified comms for Aussie firms, promising seamless integration and improved collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016