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Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade

Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.
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Frustrating wait to get Skinny

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Skinny's launch promises to shake up the prepaid mobile market, but delays in SIM delivery frustrate eager customers.
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Vodafone takes lead in browsing speed

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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In a swift turnaround, Vodafone zooms from last to first in ADSL browsing speed, edging out rivals with sub-0.5 second page loads.
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Network site keen to target SMBs

Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Ayloo, a new networking site, aims to draw in small businesses with a community-based approach, offering a unique advertising platform.
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Bench press for success

Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.
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2012 - New year, Big things

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Augmented reality program helps rebuild Christchurch, viral videos from NZ, and a review of the Nokia N9 phone.
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Tough tech decisions: 2degrees, Telecom, or Vodafone?

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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NetGuide pits 2degrees, Vodafone, and Telecom against each other in a battle for the best mobile carrier, aiming to help consumers decide.
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The most influential people in telecommunications

Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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Revealed: The top 10 figures leading the UK's telecoms sphere, from innovative CEOs to pivotal government figures and industry disruptors.
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Sotheby's to auction founding Apple document - Updated

Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.
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Steven Joyce loses ICT portfolio

Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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In a cabinet reshuffle, Steven Joyce loses the ICT portfolio to Amy Adams, sparking debate over the change's implications for future tech policy.
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'Skinny' to lock users in

Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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Before its launch, Skinny faces backlash for plans to SIM-lock phones, potentially trapping low-income youths in their network.
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Telecom cracks the whip over CDMA users

Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Telecom enlists Gary McCormick to urge CDMA users to switch to XT, with incentives like a free handset for postpaid plan commitments.
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A fourth mobile network?

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Clear Mobitel aims to launch NZ's 4th mobile network with a unique LTE strategy, eyeing rural sectors despite scepticism and market challenges.
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Enable emerges from the dust

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Three earthquakes and the destruction of a city around them has not stopped Christchurch fibre company Enable Services Limited.
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Top scientist's $40 billion pep talk

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Why New Zealand's economic prosperity depends on local companies growing global niche markets in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
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Telecom receives brain award

Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Telecom lauded with award for adopting 'whole brain' thinking, joining corporate giants in leveraging the concept to enhance customer service.
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Citrix signals NZ plans

Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Citrix eyes NZ growth with new channels development manager, Hamish McNee, aiming to enhance partnerships and Microsoft relations.
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Vodafone claims 2degrees has harmed competition

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Why the company is taking the credit for mobile price cuts and saying competition has slowed since 2degrees launched in 2009.
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Connector Systems picks up digital media brand

Wed, 23rd Nov 2011
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High-speed networks provide perfect foundation for IPTV technology, but resellers will still have to work hard.
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PSP still going strong as Vita pre-orders begin - Updated

Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
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PSP sales soar in NZ as Vita pre-orders launch. Sony offers a cheaper PSP Street, plus special Vita pre-order gifts.