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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Unified Communications

CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation
Unified Communications

VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation

Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Unified Communications

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings
Network Infrastructure

Brocade tackles campus data demand with new offerings

New Brocade offerings add the ability to mix different switches in a single stack, offering Kiwi resellers plenty of benefits.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Opengear looking to boost partner network for growth
Internet of Things

Opengear looking to boost partner network for growth

It seems Opengear is operating a pincer strategy. One side of their strategy is around maintaining their solid relationships with larger players.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit
Internet of Things

IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit

IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Unified Communications

Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops

Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6
Unified Communications

Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6

Vodafone has opened exclusive sales of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge for the New Zealand market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Aussies to buy Spark's international voice business
Unified Communications

Aussies to buy Spark's international voice business

My Net Fone, an ASX-listed provider of hosted voice and data communications services, will buy Spark NZ's international voice business for $22.4M.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Upgrade your telecommunications for better business
Unified Communications

Upgrade your telecommunications for better business

When you're focusing on running your company it's easy to get into a bit of trouble with your telecommunications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Unified Communications

Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space

Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero

New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Colbert exits UCFX
Unified Communications

Colbert exits UCFX

Brent Colbert is stepping down from UCFX, the company he founded just 18 months ago and which last week won a Microsoft Partner Award.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data
Unified Communications

Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data

Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Gaming

Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Unified Communications

Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too

Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market
Unified Communications

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market

It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings

NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
2degrees unlikely to shake up landline prices, market commentators say
Unified Communications

2degrees unlikely to shake up landline prices, market commentators say

2degrees' purchase of internet service provider Snap, which gives it a foothold in the landline market, is unlikely to deliver a big shake-up in price.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015