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Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender
Unified Communications

Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender

Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
Unified Communications

Bids open for Government's UFB expansion

The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015
IBM becoming Internet of Things powerhouse
Internet of Things

IBM becoming Internet of Things powerhouse

IBM solidifies position as a leading player in IoT adoption with $3bn investment and 2,000 new hires, says analyst firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Unified Communications

New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365

IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Vodafone NZ reports $121 million annual loss
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ reports $121 million annual loss

Falling revenue and a final year of substantial costs for integrating with the Telstra Clear business saw Vodafone NZ turn in a loss of $120.7m.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
TeamTalk annual earnings slump 53% in 'tough year'
Unified Communications

TeamTalk annual earnings slump 53% in 'tough year'

In a challenging year, TeamTalk's annual profits plummet 53% amid falling sales despite their optimistic outlook for the future.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2015
MFA quickly becoming the most popular form of authentication
Unified Communications

MFA quickly becoming the most popular form of authentication

Businesses are increasingly adopting multi-factor authentication amidst rising data breaches, moving away from traditional security questions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015
5G wireless ecosystem set to boom
Unified Communications

5G wireless ecosystem set to boom

Driven by regional, national government, wireless carrier and vendor initiatives, 5G R&D and trial investments will account for $5 billion by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption
Unified Communications

Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption

By 2020, 80% of the world will own smartphones, with 2-3 times more smartphones than PCs, says new Okta report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Microsoft Office 365 surges past Salesforce, named top enterprise app
Unified Communications

Microsoft Office 365 surges past Salesforce, named top enterprise app

When it comes to popular apps, the Okta report shows Microsoft Office 365 has rapidly become the most deployed application worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
ShoreTel boosts product range on back of double-digit growth
Unified Communications

ShoreTel boosts product range on back of double-digit growth

Amidst robust growth, ShoreTel expands its product line and targets local government and non-profits, with The Salvation Army already on board.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Gartner names Avaya as unified comms leader
Unified Communications

Gartner names Avaya as unified comms leader

Avaya has been positioned in the Leaders section of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
MIMP hops ahead of NBN for Kangaroo Island broadband
Unified Communications

MIMP hops ahead of NBN for Kangaroo Island broadband

MIMP has beaten the NBN to the punch in providing high-speed broadband services for Kangaroo Island, ousting Telstra in the process.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Unified Communications

Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Revera: Three reasons to connect your file server to the cloud
Unified Communications

Revera: Three reasons to connect your file server to the cloud

With this technology, mobile workers are able to securely access files from anywhere and sync their handiwork.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans
Unified Communications

Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans

Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government's broadband extension.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
​Software-centric IT environments are challenging IT organisations
Network Infrastructure

​Software-centric IT environments are challenging IT organisations

Changing business pressures, growing security threats and an increasingly software-centric approach to IT is changing the role of network engineers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Small business owners embrace mobile tech
Unified Communications

Small business owners embrace mobile tech

Over 80% of UK small business owners tap into mobile tech daily, reshaping operations and blending work with leisure, says Manta report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon
Unified Communications

Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon

Mobile broadband set for transformation as LTE paves the way for the 5G revolution, promising faster, more efficient networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015