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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
Uploading King as Telecom network sees data traffic surge
Unified Communications

Uploading King as Telecom network sees data traffic surge

During recent major events, like the Bruce Springsteen concert in Auckland, telco has seen mobile uploads actually exceed download.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Storage goes under the knife... but is Plastic Surgery working?
Storage

Storage goes under the knife... but is Plastic Surgery working?

In a world where SDS attempts to cosmetically enhance storage solutions, the real beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Vodafone offers farmers glimpse of 4G future
Unified Communications

Vodafone offers farmers glimpse of 4G future

Vodafone to showcase rural 4G technology at National Fieldays event, with plans to upgrade existing towers and build new ones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...
Unified Communications

Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...

Kevin Roberts has retired as non-executive director from the Board of Telecom after six years, with Ido Lefler stepping in.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014
Nuage Networks and Numergy scale SDN to a million virtual machines
Network Infrastructure

Nuage Networks and Numergy scale SDN to a million virtual machines

Provisioning and managing a dozen virtual machines? That's easy. A few hundred or a few thousand? That's harder.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014
How Network Functions Virtualisation will change the world...
Network Infrastructure

How Network Functions Virtualisation will change the world...

SDN and NFV are set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry, but implementing these new technologies may pose challenges for customers.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014
Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans
Unified Communications

Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans

Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
Vodafone trials coverage and capacity in a box for corporate users
Unified Communications

Vodafone trials coverage and capacity in a box for corporate users

Telco says Small Cells are the stepping stone to fifth generation (5G) deployment, and hold the key to future mobile coverage in built-up urban areas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
2degrees unveils free Wellington WiFi trial
Unified Communications

2degrees unveils free Wellington WiFi trial

2degrees partners with CityLink to offer free three-month WiFi trial in Wellington CBD for over 20,000 customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2014
Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct
Unified Communications

Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct

Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014
Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp

Vodafone to establish $50m South Island HQ in Christchurch to bring together staff and support recovery and growth of the city.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer
Unified Communications

Govt: 4G mobile technology a step closer

Telecom granted clearance to acquire 2x20 MHz in 700 MHz band for 4G networks, bringing world-class technology to New Zealanders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
The next big player in the cloud computing market: Telcos
Unified Communications

The next big player in the cloud computing market: Telcos

Telcos are ready to make money from the cloud – and they don't mean simply by providing copper or fibre links to other cloud providers.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Unified Communications

Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal

Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014
Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Unified Communications

Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block

Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014