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E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Unified Communications

E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility

The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Cisco NZ boss to resellers: Embrace IoT and reap the rewards
Internet of Things

Cisco NZ boss to resellers: Embrace IoT and reap the rewards

As Cisco bulks up its IoT portfolio, New Zealand boss Geoff Lawrie spells out the importance of IoT for New Zealand resellers.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
2degrees continues 4G network rollout
Unified Communications

2degrees continues 4G network rollout

2degrees' 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco's 4G rollout.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
SME mobility: Challenges and solutions
Unified Communications

SME mobility: Challenges and solutions

Many businesses are turning to mobile unified communications solutions to give employees the flexibility to work when and where they want.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Cisco aims to dominate digitisation with new IoT System
Smart Cities

Cisco aims to dominate digitisation with new IoT System

Cisco has released a new Cisco IoT System and 15 new IoT products to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the current wave of digitisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Unified Communications

Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles
Unified Communications

Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles

Noel Leeming is retailing broadband bundles from My Republic and Spark - and has the internet of things phenomenon firmly in its targets.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Cisco, Huawei, Polycom lead video conferencing market
Unified Communications

Cisco, Huawei, Polycom lead video conferencing market

The video conferencing equipment market experienced a decrease in revenue in 1Q15 but is expected to grow as video remains a high priority.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB
Unified Communications

Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB

100,000 Kiwis are now onboard with UFB, with Amy Adams hailing the milestone as a huge achievement putting NZ ahead of similar international builds.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand
Internet of Things

SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand

SnapperNet is ramping up its vendor portfolio to help Kiwi resellers address the burgeoning internet of things/machine to machine market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised
Unified Communications

Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised

Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Xirrus launched SaaS solution for complete control over Wi-Fi
Software-as-a-Service

Xirrus launched SaaS solution for complete control over Wi-Fi

Xirrus launches EasyPass, a suite of services that simplifies device onboarding to Wi-Fi networks, requiring fewer steps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet
Unified Communications

Scientists around the world collaborate with super high speed internet

NZ's Cawthron Institute teams up with REANNZ to turbocharge global research with super high speed internet, vastly improving data sharing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Broadband and cellphone coverage in Northland underwhelming
Unified Communications

Broadband and cellphone coverage in Northland underwhelming

Northlanders are calling for better broadband and cellphone coverage, with a recent survey revealing dissatisfaction and a desire for improvement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Huawei and Vodafone join forces, take on enterprise market
Unified Communications

Huawei and Vodafone join forces, take on enterprise market

Huawei and Vodafone have entered into a strategic alliance to focus on the enterprise market in a number of regions, including Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
UFB build hits halfway milestone
Unified Communications

UFB build hits halfway milestone

The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Plantronics launches wireless UC headset for the workspace of today
Unified Communications

Plantronics launches wireless UC headset for the workspace of today

Plantronics has released the Voyager Focus UC, the industry's first wireless Bluetooth stereo headset with active noise-cancellation (ANC) technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Alcatel-Lucent researchers head to Germany for 5G testing
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent researchers head to Germany for 5G testing

Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, and the 5G Lab Germany have entered into a research collaboration agreement to test and define 5G.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets
Unified Communications

Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets

Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015