Latest news - Page 417
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.