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Telecom Business CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Telecom Business CEO resigns

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
Second fibre connection to the world cancelled
Pacific Fibre

Second fibre connection to the world cancelled

The company behind New Zealand's proposed second Fibre Optic connection to the rest of the world has pulled the plug.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure
Unified Communications

Labour questions UFB prospects after Pacific Fibre closure

After Pacific Fibre closure, Labour doubts future of NZ's broadband, impacting economic promises and competition in fibre pricing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
New govt 'Virtual Meeting Rooms' to save taxpayers' money?
Unified Communications

New govt 'Virtual Meeting Rooms' to save taxpayers' money?

Asnet launches VideoNet to connect NZ govt agencies virtually, aiming to slash taxpayer costs on travel and meetings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2012
Google speeds up Internet service
Unified Communications

Google speeds up Internet service

Google to revolutionise connectivity with Fiber TV in Kansas City, offering speeds 100x faster and HD recording for over 500 hours.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2012
CallPlus offers unlimited school internet
Unified Communications

CallPlus offers unlimited school internet

CallPlus pioneers in NZ by providing unlimited internet to schools, aiming to enhance education with its fibre packages and partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012
First come first served for free Vodafone Maori app
Unified Communications

First come first served for free Vodafone Maori app

Vodafone celebrates Maori Language Week by offering free downloads of the Hika Maori app to the first 50,000 customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Network Infrastructure

Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks

SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.

By Donovan Jackson • 11 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Optimation deal to drive Google cloud in NZ
Unified Communications

Optimation deal to drive Google cloud in NZ

Optimation partners with Barbador to boost Google Cloud services in NZ, aiming to transform IT usage among local businesses.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty
Unified Communications

Customers criticise Vodafone late penalty

Vodafone to charge £10 for late payments starting next month, stirring discontent among users. Critics label the move a money grab.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012
NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings
Unified Communications

NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2012
Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal
Unified Communications

Orcon throws down gauntlet with free fibre deal

State-owned ISP offers consumers, schools and businesses UFB internet for $0 per month - so what's the catch?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
Huawei NZ flying high
Unified Communications

Huawei NZ flying high

Huawei NZ's profits soar, defying scrutiny. Revenue jumps to $79.6m, with contracts boosting its footprint in NZ's telecom sector.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2012
Expo invites SMBs to weigh up supply partners
Unified Communications

Expo invites SMBs to weigh up supply partners

Auckland's myBix Expo in October offers a rare chance for Kiwi SMBs to compare supply partners and snag top deals in a one-stop event.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012
Telecom's Olympic Galaxy S III incentive
Unified Communications

Telecom's Olympic Galaxy S III incentive

London travel package worth $40,000 on offer for buyers of new Samsung smartphone. How does it compare with Vodafone's offer?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012
2degrees ranks highest in retail survey
Unified Communications

2degrees ranks highest in retail survey

2degrees wins customers' hearts in a retail survey, scoring near-perfect in satisfaction and beating Telecom and Vodafone in service and value.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say
Unified Communications

TelstraClear sale: what the CEOs say

Russell Stanners and Allan Freeth talk up companies' complementary qualities; so what does acting Telecom boss Chris Quin have to say?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million
Unified Communications

Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million

Sale includes TelstraClear's voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB
Unified Communications

Case Study: Manaia View School using UFB

Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012