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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.