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Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015
Internet of Things

Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015

Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Unified Communications

Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals

NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Nuage extends SDN benefits to branch offices, Kordia onboard
Virtualisation

Nuage extends SDN benefits to branch offices, Kordia onboard

Nuage Networks revolutionizes branch offices with SDN, offering enhanced network management and cost savings; Kordia New Zealand supports the move.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
New router hitches Alcatel-Lucent's future to software
Virtualisation

New router hitches Alcatel-Lucent's future to software

Alcatel-Lucent bets on future with new Virtual Service Router, targeting telco edge networks with software-revolution and promising vast performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year
Unified Communications

Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year

A global survey by Ovum indicates telecom operators could lose up to half of their customers over the course of the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
HealthShare NZ chooses Emulex to help deliver healthcare
Network Infrastructure

HealthShare NZ chooses Emulex to help deliver healthcare

HealthShare NZ partners with Emulex to boost healthcare delivery through better network monitoring, ensuring faster access to patient data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability
Unified Communications

Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability

Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Unified Communications

Spark review may result in significant job cuts

Spark's organisational review may lead to up to 400 job cuts by Christmas. The firm aims to boost efficiency in a highly competitive market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure
Unified Communications

Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure

Vodafone to cut up to 250 jobs in a major restructure, aiming to integrate former TelstraClear staff and systems by March next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
The next phase of UC solutions, according to Frost and Sullivan
Unified Communications

The next phase of UC solutions, according to Frost and Sullivan

Frost and Sullivan have said on-premise solutions are to give way to hosted and cloud-based UC solutions in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees
Unified Communications

ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees

The Commerce Commission has announced its new indicators for monitoring the mobile telecommunications markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Unified Communications

Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon

2degrees says it it had been forced to 'sim-lock', conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Unified Communications

Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer

Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Storage

Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services

Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Unified Communications

Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model

The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014
Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Unified Communications

Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience

To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
US broadband congestion due to backbone business deals, study says
Unified Communications

US broadband congestion due to backbone business deals, study says

A new study states broadband congestion is caused by the relationships between major broadband providers and internet backbone providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Plantronics and the next generation of unified communication
Unified Communications

Plantronics and the next generation of unified communication

The growth of contact centres and changing needs have inspired the newest generation call centre products from Plantronics: the EncorePro 500 series.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Unified Communications

Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers

Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014