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Managing the Customer Relationship in Telecommunications
Unified Communications

Managing the Customer Relationship in Telecommunications

New Zealand's telcos are reinventing customer relations, aiming for seamless service across all channels in a highly competitive market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2013
Building future-proof networks
EduTech

Building future-proof networks

The use of technology in education is increasing at a dramatic rate – in fact there are very few aspects of education that remain untouched by technology.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2013
Australia's NBN: New govt promises major changes
Unified Communications

Australia's NBN: New govt promises major changes

Malcolm Turnbull enacts major shifts in Australia's NBN, moving from FTTH to cost-effective FTTN, sparking wide public debate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013
Cambium aims to connect the unconnected with ePMP wireless launch
Unified Communications

Cambium aims to connect the unconnected with ePMP wireless launch

Cambium Networks has launched ePMP, a wireless access platform that aims to connect underserved and unconnected global communities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2013
Telecom launches free 4G across big 3 cities
Unified Communications

Telecom launches free 4G across big 3 cities

Telco will launch 4G in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch next month - available to both prepaid and pay- monthly customers at no additional cost.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion
Unified Communications

Telecom to buy 700MHz spectrum amid 4G expansion

Telecom gears up for 4G expansion, bidding for 700MHz spectrum to enhance rural connectivity and bolster its network.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
Vodafone unveils UFB TV service
Gaming

Vodafone unveils UFB TV service

Vodafone has today unveiled New Zealand's first, and only, full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs

Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet
Unified Communications

Dotcom fights for 1st world NZ internet

Kim Dotcom and Orcon collaborate to eliminate New Zealand's data caps and tackle the country's sub-par internet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market
Unified Communications

Tata Communications' new provider sets sights on ANZ market

New partnership agreement will see Arkadin first roll-out in Australia and New Zealand followed by the rest of the Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers
Microsoft

Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers

Ingram Micro has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Microsoft's Surface for the commercial market, with three commercial resellers also announced.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Gen-i divests Auldhouse through management buyout
Unified Communications

Gen-i divests Auldhouse through management buyout

Auldhouse, now NZ's largest privately owned commercial training business, will continue to support Telecom and Gen-i as a preferred supplier.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
NZ telco market under pressure as competition increases
Unified Communications

NZ telco market under pressure as competition increases

NZ's telecom sector faces a downturn, with competition fuelling a revenue slide from NZ$5.1bn to NZ$5.0bn, amid a varied and competitive market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Telecom launches national commercial WiFi network
Unified Communications

Telecom launches national commercial WiFi network

Telecom NZ to revolutionize mobile data usage, transforming phone boxes into over 2,000 WiFi hotspots nationwide by mid-2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Telecom claims satellite station contract
Unified Communications

Telecom claims satellite station contract

Telco awarded contract to establish and manage one of Inmarsat's Pacific Ocean Region (POR) satellite access stations (SAS) for Global Xpress (GX).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Westcon extends Juniper deal through NZ exclusivity
Network Infrastructure

Westcon extends Juniper deal through NZ exclusivity

Westcon secures NZ exclusivity for Juniper products, bolstering an 8-year partnership and aiming to strengthen network solutions across enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2013
Telecom: Lower price on copper inputs needed
Unified Communications

Telecom: Lower price on copper inputs needed

Telco argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband needs to come in at the bottom end of Government's proposed range.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Vodafone and Ciena link major metro areas
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Ciena link major metro areas

Vodafone NZ and Ciena have expanded their network to provide low-latency capacity between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013
Govt issues $15m support for telco cable
Unified Communications

Govt issues $15m support for telco cable

Amy Adams calls for expressions of interest from companies who are considering building a new international telecommunications cable between ANZ and the US.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013