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Bye bye Gen-i... Head honcho joins Auckland-based finance tech firm
Unified Communications

Bye bye Gen-i... Head honcho joins Auckland-based finance tech firm

Finzsoft Solutions has appointed Hugh McKellar as its new COO. McKellar will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014
Strong ANZ adoption drives Unified Comms as a Service market growth
Unified Communications

Strong ANZ adoption drives Unified Comms as a Service market growth

Market researcher, IDC, predicts that the Asia Pacific Unified Communications as a Service market will boom to $659m in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
Enterprises beef up network architecture as mobility drives wireless growth
Network Infrastructure

Enterprises beef up network architecture as mobility drives wireless growth

Organisations are investing in the access network infrastructure needed to support wireless connectivity, says Dimension Data's Network Barometer Report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Unified Communications

Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...

Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Unified Communications

On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ

Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Unified Communications

'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland

2degrees' journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Introducing Lightbox... Telecom's new online TV service
Gaming

Introducing Lightbox... Telecom's new online TV service

Telecom has confirmed that Lightbox will launch in the coming weeks, offering ad-free TV to those with a broadband connection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
Telecom ramps up UFB NZ push...
Unified Communications

Telecom ramps up UFB NZ push...

Telecom becomes NZ's largest residential fibre provider, expanding UFB access countrywide and planning launches in remaining areas by August.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2014
NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal
Unified Communications

NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal

Gen-i partners with Telstra to provide ICT services to New Zealand customers; aims to meet changing business needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
2degrees narrows 2013 loss
Unified Communications

2degrees narrows 2013 loss

2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
ICONZ-Webvisions: Cloud for the masses
Unified Communications

ICONZ-Webvisions: Cloud for the masses

UFB is levelling the playing field and boosting potential cloud uptake says Deidre Steyn, ICONZ-Webvisions general manager, managed hosting, ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
Govt: Radio spectrum auction completed
Unified Communications

Govt: Radio spectrum auction completed

The auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum in New Zealand has been completed, with Telecom, Vodafone and 2degrees as successful bidders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Unified Communications

Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus

Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Telecom 'very pleased' with 700MHz Spectrum auction outcome
Unified Communications

Telecom 'very pleased' with 700MHz Spectrum auction outcome

Telecom pleased with outcome of 700MHz spectrum auction. Will provide benefits to customers in terms of speed and capacity of 4G network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
Sky TV set to launch subscription video on demand
Gaming

Sky TV set to launch subscription video on demand

Sky TV to launch standalone SVOD service in 2014, partners with Vodafone for broadband bundle. 100,000 homes already on board.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Unified Communications

Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition

Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
NZ top of the world for mobile download speeds...
Unified Communications

NZ top of the world for mobile download speeds...

NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
Are you a digital cowboy or cautious connector?
Unified Communications

Are you a digital cowboy or cautious connector?

NZ launches Connect Smart Week, urging Kiwis to learn about cyber security and find their digital clan for safer online behaviour.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014
Google releases NZ video quality report
Gaming

Google releases NZ video quality report

Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014