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Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...
Unified Communications

Microsoft illuminates NZ with new flagship smartphone release...

Microsoft Devices has announced that its new flagship device, the Lumia 930, will be launched in New Zealand this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...
Unified Communications

Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...

Lightbox will provide up to 5000 hours of TV content for Kiwis, as Telecom takes the fight to internet-television industry rival Sky.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014
Big Telco, Big praise, Big Data…
Unified Communications

Big Telco, Big praise, Big Data…

New Zealand's largest technology company has welcomed a report of the Data Futures Forum that highlights the exciting opportunities that could come fr.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014
Chasing success?… Evolve with a dynamic marketplace
Unified Communications

Chasing success?… Evolve with a dynamic marketplace

Businesses in New Zealand are being urged to embrace three key points of change in order to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Unified Communications

Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans

Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Unified Communications

Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...

Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2014
Video links students to the workforce, says expert
EduTech

Video links students to the workforce, says expert

Video conferencing paves the way for students into the digital workforce, Marci Powell explains, highlighting a shift in education standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2014
Vodafone delivers five-year networking solution to NZ Post
Unified Communications

Vodafone delivers five-year networking solution to NZ Post

A new agreement between New Zealand Post and Vodafone will lead to a complete redesign of New Zealand Post's network services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2014
Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too
Internet of Things

CEOs take note... It's an Internet of Products too

The Internet of Things is a curious name for what happens when objects other than computers, start to become electronically networked.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Vodafone first to begin 4G rollout with 700MHz
Unified Communications

Vodafone first to begin 4G rollout with 700MHz

Papakura is first district in New Zealand to receive 4G mobile technology using 700MHz spectrum, thanks to Vodafone. #technology #mobile.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Unified Communications

Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee

Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Unified Communications

Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter

Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2014
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Unified Communications

New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...

Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Unified Communications

NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...

Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Unified Communications

Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security

Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering
Unified Communications

Lifesize goes SaaS-y with new offering

Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Unified Communications

Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast

The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Unified Communications

New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline

Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2014