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Mobile phone blacklist turns one
Unified Communications

Mobile phone blacklist turns one

NZ marks a year of deterring phone theft with a successful handset blacklist, now blocking over 32,000 stolen mobiles nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network
Unified Communications

Turbulent times for Australia's National Broadband Network

NBN Co is now facing the threat of being exposed to competition by a government ideologically committed to the free market and minimal regulation.

By Stuart Corner • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
NZ security vendors need to educate clients as hackers break into IoT
Firewalls

NZ security vendors need to educate clients as hackers break into IoT

As the number of devices connected to the network increase, security vendors need to start educating their clients.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
5G is on its way
Gaming

5G is on its way

4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Ernst and Young chooses Spark Digital as NZ telco partner
Unified Communications

Ernst and Young chooses Spark Digital as NZ telco partner

EY partners with Spark Digital for NZ telecom services, advancing digital focus with new smartphone and Wi-Fi solutions for staff.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Huawei: Enter the dragon
Unified Communications

Huawei: Enter the dragon

Huawei might not be one of New Zealand's well known brands, but on the global telco stage they're bigger than huge.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Unified Communications

Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision

Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014
Brocade refocusing on NZ channel partners
Virtualisation

Brocade refocusing on NZ channel partners

Brocade boosts NZ presence with partner programme revamp, aiming to transition channel partners from traditional sales to policy experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Bupa, Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures seek health solutions for NZ
Unified Communications

Bupa, Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures seek health solutions for NZ

Bupa has teamed up with mobile health start-up Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures to find solutions to age care and health care issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC
Platform-as-a-Service

Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC

Where is tech heading in 2015? IDC offers up some predictions for the year ahead - and the third platform is the key player across them all.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards
Unified Communications

Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards

Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Emulex and Dynatrace announce NetPod, to be available early 2015
Network Infrastructure

Emulex and Dynatrace announce NetPod, to be available early 2015

NetPod is an integrated solution that brings together Dynatrace's Data Centre analysis and Emulex's EndanceProbe Intelligent Network Recorders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing
Gaming

Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing

Spark has warned that it may increase prices as it reviews its customer pricing following the Commerce Commission's proposed wholesale rates.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin
Unified Communications

Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin

Whanganui says it could have triumphed in the Gigatown competition if it had been eligible, as it already offers gigabit speeds.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Hyperscale

Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark
Unified Communications

InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark

From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand's largest passenger transport network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
HOYTS Group and ShoreTel partnership leads to $300,000 annual savings
Unified Communications

HOYTS Group and ShoreTel partnership leads to $300,000 annual savings

HOYTS Group, the cinema chain in Australia and New Zealand, has seen a fast return on investment (ROI) following implementation of ShoreTel solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Unified Communications

Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum

In the rapidly evolving telco sector, Ovum highlights that collaboration between vendors and telcos is crucial for innovation and customer satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014
Bitdefender unveils The Box, a home IoT security device
Internet of Things

Bitdefender unveils The Box, a home IoT security device

Bitdefender launches The Box, a breakthrough in IoT security, promising the 'Protection of Everything' from malware to data theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014