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Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear

Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.
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Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8

Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Microsoft launches Windows 8 'release preview', a step before it hits the PCs, with Internet Explorer 10 - market release could be months away.
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'Now's good' for TelstraClear to buy a mobile network

Thu, 31st May 2012
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There's speculation acquisition-hungry Telstra may use its New Zealand subsidiary and substantive war chest to shake up the local mobile market.
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Voyager's VDSL venture

Thu, 31st May 2012
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Voyager launches VDSL for businesses seeking speedier internet than ADSL but not ready for UFB, promising up to 50MBps down and 10MBps up.
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Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated

Thu, 31st May 2012
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2degrees shakes up the Galaxy S III launch with a bold offer: free on a 2-year £89 plan, outflanking Vodafone and Telecom's pricing.
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InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB

Tue, 29th May 2012
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InternetNZ gears up for inTAC, a must-attend for tech experts keen on Ultra Fast Broadband discussions, ahead of NetHui 2012.
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Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated

Tue, 29th May 2012
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Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.
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Polycom refreshes 20-year-old brand

Fri, 25th May 2012
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Kaleidoscopic triangles replaced with intersecting circles representing 'connection, mobility, information sharing and collaboration'.
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Five big UFB turn-offs

Thu, 24th May 2012
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The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.
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Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership

Wed, 23rd May 2012
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Brocade and NEC forge a strategic SDN partnership, aiming to revolutionise data centre and WAN management with open standards solutions.
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AT&T invests in solutions for the cloud

Tue, 22nd May 2012
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AT&T diversifies cloud services, embracing innovation by partnering with small tech firms and launching innovation foundries.
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More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission

Mon, 21st May 2012
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A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.
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Enable announces 24 RSP deals

Thu, 17th May 2012
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Christchurch's Enable secures 24 RSP deals, including big names like Vodafone and Orcon, expanding business fibre network offerings.
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What's your time-to-visibility?

Thu, 17th May 2012
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Pervasive capture, vital for effective problem resolution in networks, is revolutionising the way outages and anomalies are managed.
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Why Telecom's 4G hype is likely to backfire

Thu, 17th May 2012
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Telecom's early 4G hype may falter as they race to catch up with Vodafone, despite not fully testing LTE technology yet.
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Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests

Wed, 16th May 2012
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Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.
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Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock

Mon, 14th May 2012
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Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.
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Telecom to trial LTE this year

Mon, 14th May 2012
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Telecom to kick off 4G trials despite 700MHz spectrum uncertainty, eyeing data boom and smart device surge. Trials to start later this year.
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Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
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Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.