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Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon
Unified Communications

Free UFB breakfasts with Orcon

Special Auckland events for consumers, businesses and schools who want to know more about making the most of fibre.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2012
Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2012
Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft issues near-final version of Windows 8

Microsoft launches Windows 8 'release preview', a step before it hits the PCs, with Internet Explorer 10 - market release could be months away.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012
'Now's good' for TelstraClear to buy a mobile network
Unified Communications

'Now's good' for TelstraClear to buy a mobile network

There's speculation acquisition-hungry Telstra may use its New Zealand subsidiary and substantive war chest to shake up the local mobile market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
Voyager's VDSL venture
Unified Communications

Voyager's VDSL venture

Voyager launches VDSL for businesses seeking speedier internet than ADSL but not ready for UFB, promising up to 50MBps down and 10MBps up.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated
Unified Communications

Aggressive Galaxy S III move from 2degrees - Updated

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB
Unified Communications

InternetNZ invites techies to talk UFB

InternetNZ gears up for inTAC, a must-attend for tech experts keen on Ultra Fast Broadband discussions, ahead of NetHui 2012.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th May 2012
Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated
Unified Communications

Galaxy S III pricing from Vodafone - Updated

Vodafone unveils Samsung Galaxy S III pricing, offering the chance to win a space travel prize with every purchase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2012
Polycom refreshes 20-year-old brand
Unified Communications

Polycom refreshes 20-year-old brand

Kaleidoscopic triangles replaced with intersecting circles representing 'connection, mobility, information sharing and collaboration'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012
Five big UFB turn-offs
Unified Communications

Five big UFB turn-offs

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2012
Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership
Network Infrastructure

Brocade and NEC announce SDN partnership

Brocade and NEC forge a strategic SDN partnership, aiming to revolutionise data centre and WAN management with open standards solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012
AT&T invests in solutions for the cloud
Network Infrastructure

AT&T invests in solutions for the cloud

AT&T diversifies cloud services, embracing innovation by partnering with small tech firms and launching innovation foundries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2012
More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

More video options would drive UFB uptake: Commerce Commission

A 'diverse range' of supply options will be a pivotal factor encouraging consumers to overcome the cost boundary, regulator says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2012
Enable announces 24 RSP deals
Unified Communications

Enable announces 24 RSP deals

Christchurch's Enable secures 24 RSP deals, including big names like Vodafone and Orcon, expanding business fibre network offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th May 2012
What's your time-to-visibility?
Network Infrastructure

What's your time-to-visibility?

Pervasive capture, vital for effective problem resolution in networks, is revolutionising the way outages and anomalies are managed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th May 2012
Why Telecom's 4G hype is likely to backfire
Unified Communications

Why Telecom's 4G hype is likely to backfire

Telecom's early 4G hype may falter as they race to catch up with Vodafone, despite not fully testing LTE technology yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2012
Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests
Unified Communications

Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests

Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2012
Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock
Unified Communications

Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock

Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Telecom to trial LTE this year
Unified Communications

Telecom to trial LTE this year

Telecom to kick off 4G trials despite 700MHz spectrum uncertainty, eyeing data boom and smart device surge. Trials to start later this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012