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Win a free pass to Tel.Con12
Unified Communications

Win a free pass to Tel.Con12

TechDay and the Technology Investment Network are seeking an industry up-and-comer to attend Auckland telecommunications conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
AT&T intro's managed network service
Network Infrastructure

AT&T intro's managed network service

AT&T expands its horizons with a managed network service aimed at easing IT burdens for enterprises globally, including in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
Telco deal brings NFC one step closer
Unified Communications

Telco deal brings NFC one step closer

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
High speed environment brings new opportunities
Unified Communications

High speed environment brings new opportunities

Ultra-fast broadband will open up opportunities to drive data centre services to new markets, says Chris Moyle, EMC's ANZ channel distribution manager.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012
Values and differentiation in cloud market
Unified Communications

Values and differentiation in cloud market

Telecoms find a gold mine in cloud services, differentiating from rivals and eyeing untapped revenue streams, says Ericsson report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012
Virtualisation evolved: the modular data centre
Unified Communications

Virtualisation evolved: the modular data centre

Modular data centres are revolutionising efficiency and scalability, marrying virtualisation with flexibility for rapid deployment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012
Orcon announces school UFB plans
Unified Communications

Orcon announces school UFB plans

Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Huawei fiasco: winners and losers
Unified Communications

Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Mobile number 'ports' to hit 500,000
Unified Communications

Mobile number 'ports' to hit 500,000

Over half a million telecom users are set to port their mobile numbers by April, with 2degrees capturing the majority.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert
Unified Communications

Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert

Cyberbullying is as real and as harmful as bullying in the real world, and online safety group NetSafe is taking steps to address the issue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
App of the Week: Vodafone Guardian
Unified Communications

App of the Week: Vodafone Guardian

Vodafone Guardian, a free app, lets parents control their child's smartphone use, aiming to protect them from text bullying and misuse.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012
Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
Unified Communications

Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012
UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom
Unified Communications

UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom

Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
UFB caught up in mega-ministry uncertainty
Unified Communications

UFB caught up in mega-ministry uncertainty

Government admits it doesn't have a business case to justify the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Ultrafast Fibre to connect 23 more schools by June
Unified Communications

Ultrafast Fibre to connect 23 more schools by June

Ultrafast Fibre set to bring high-speed internet to 23 new schools by June, enhancing learning and parent engagement across Waikato.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Vodafone Guardian helps parents limit kids phone use
Unified Communications

Vodafone Guardian helps parents limit kids phone use

The free Android app that sets parameters for calling, texting and browsing, and blocks calls and texts from unrecognised numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Plasma/LCD TVs up, digital cameras down
Unified Communications

Plasma/LCD TVs up, digital cameras down

Ownership of plasma and LCD TVs has surged since 2007, while digital cameras decline as smartphone usage rises, according to Roy Morgan.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2012
Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Unified Communications

Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal

Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2012
Telcos agree to additional compliance measure
Unified Communications

Telcos agree to additional compliance measure

TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2012