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ICONZ-Webvisions return to their internet roots
Unified Communications

ICONZ-Webvisions return to their internet roots

In a world suffering from serious time poverty, New Zealand's hunger for Ultra Fast Broadband has reached breaking point.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014
Introducing the world's largest telecoms industry research firm...
Unified Communications

Introducing the world's largest telecoms industry research firm...

Informa Telecoms and Media Research and Ovum have announced plans to merge and become the world's largest telecoms industry research firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014
Flip backs Internet Party vision to half NZ broadband costs
Unified Communications

Flip backs Internet Party vision to half NZ broadband costs

Flip, a Kiwi internet provider, supports Kim Dotcom's Internet Party, aiming to reduce broadband costs by 50%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
JB Hi-Fi to partner with Telecom and Skinny Mobile exclusively
Unified Communications

JB Hi-Fi to partner with Telecom and Skinny Mobile exclusively

Telecom has today announced an exclusive partnership with JB Hi-Fi, offering customers Telecom and Skinny Mobile in store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Westcon NZ reinforces Unified Comms distie offering with AudioCodes
Unified Communications

Westcon NZ reinforces Unified Comms distie offering with AudioCodes

Westcon NZ bolsters its Unified Comms distribution with a strategic partnership with global VoIP leader AudioCodes, enhancing NZ's UC landscape.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Telecom stays NZ-focused with upcoming $23m Cook Islands sale
Unified Communications

Telecom stays NZ-focused with upcoming $23m Cook Islands sale

Telecom offloads its 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for $23m, refocusing its efforts on the NZ market, as per CEO Simon Moutter's strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
NZ first as Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence partner to transform contact centres
Unified Communications

NZ first as Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence partner to transform contact centres

Gen-i and Interactive Intelligence's new partnership ushers in NZ's first fully managed cloud contact centre, revolutionising customer service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014
Newly unveiled HTC ONE (M8) coming soon to Telecom customers...
Unified Communications

Newly unveiled HTC ONE (M8) coming soon to Telecom customers...

HTC One (M8) to hit Telecom stores mid-April in New Zealand, offering free Spotify Premium. The device features innovative Duo Camera and BoomSound.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
2degrees reveals 4G NZ launch date...
Unified Communications

2degrees reveals 4G NZ launch date...

2degrees to ignite its 4G services in Auckland from July, pioneering a nationwide rollout to revolutionize NZ's digital landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
Examining Lync Enterprise Voice and Conferencing...
Unified Communications

Examining Lync Enterprise Voice and Conferencing...

A properly integrated Microsoft Lync deployment is wonderful, says Deanne Jessep, UCFX director of business development, but there are pitfalls to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video
Unified Communications

Unified Communications: Dialling in mobility and video

Demand for unified communications skyrockets in NZ, driven by mobility and work flexibility needs among employees, experts reveal.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014
One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier
Unified Communications

One summary says it all - broadband plan comparison is now even easier

A standard format has been developed to help consumers compare different fixed line, residential broadband offers from New Zealand's leading operators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
Telecom set to rebrand ShowmeTV following name dispute
Unified Communications

Telecom set to rebrand ShowmeTV following name dispute

Telecom intends to launch its internet-delivered TV and movie service later this year, under an alternative brand name to ShowmeTV.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...
Unified Communications

Adams backs better broadband info for consumers...

A new code of practice for broadband product information has been welcomed by NZ Communications and IT Minister Amy Adams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
ShowmeTV rebrand... Has Telecom lost its spark already?
Unified Communications

ShowmeTV rebrand... Has Telecom lost its spark already?

Telecom's decision to rebrand ShowmeTV could have negative consequences, warns Fleur Revell of Impact PR in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
BlinkMobile Interactive signs first NZ Council deal
Unified Communications

BlinkMobile Interactive signs first NZ Council deal

BlinkMobile Interactive secures a deal with Auckland Council, marking its first NZ partnership and promising enhanced mobility across devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014
Group conferencing with Microsoft Lync room systems
Unified Communications

Group conferencing with Microsoft Lync room systems

Deane Jessep, UCFX director of business development outlines the options for group conferencing when using Microsoft Lync.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014
Polycom: Unified communications' top NZ trends
Unified Communications

Polycom: Unified communications' top NZ trends

Oscar Trimboli, Polycom ANZ partner and channel director, talks exclusively to The Channel about visual collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2014
The Warehouse has 'absolutely no intention' of buying Orcon
Unified Communications

The Warehouse has 'absolutely no intention' of buying Orcon

The Warehouse Group has absolutely no intention of being involved in the bid and due diligence activity for Orcon, according to company CEO Mark Powell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Mar 2014