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Fibre Watch: We're in the money
Chorus

Fibre Watch: We're in the money

Telecom's hefty split plan spills benefits worth £380m, sparking a buzz among shareholders ahead of October's decisive vote.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011
Whangarei UFB provider confirms CEO
Unified Communications

Whangarei UFB provider confirms CEO

Northpower Fibre appoints Darren Mason as CEO, accelerating Whangarei's journey to being NZ's first region fully embracing ultra-fast broadband.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011
Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking
Unified Communications

Kordia certified for Lync SIP Trunking

Kordia becomes NZ's first telco to win Microsoft's Lync SIP Trunking certification, signaling a boost for Unified Communications services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2011
Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Let me be the first...

Another week, another announcement of a UFB 'first'. This time it's the first schools to be connected to the embryonic Government-funded network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Samsung Galaxy SII debuts on XT
Unified Communications

Samsung Galaxy SII debuts on XT

Samsung Galaxy SII finally hits Telecom's XT network, offering Kiwis a new Android experience at a competitive price, months after Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
Slow, expensive RBI
Unified Communications

Slow, expensive RBI

Communications Minister Steven Joyce has announced two new tenders as the Government completes a $15 million mop-up of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Changing of the guard

Paul Reynolds to exit as Telecom CEO, hailed for averting company's decline and securing its future in NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband scheme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Outsourcing becomes strealined
Unified Communications

Outsourcing becomes strealined

Asia/Pacific region leads in post-recession recovery with IT outsourcing spend set to hit $313.21 billion, reshaping business strategies.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Vodafone offers VoIP package for SMBs
Unified Communications

Vodafone offers VoIP package for SMBs

Vodafone debuts Easy Office, a VoIP package tailored for SMBs, promising big savings on communications with no costly setup.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
2degrees targets tourists
Unified Communications

2degrees targets tourists

2degrees collaborates with PMG to offer prepaid SIMs to NZ tourists, aiming for a $1m yearly bump and pledging investment in tourism.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
Government approves Telecom split
Unified Communications

Government approves Telecom split

The government has approved Telecom's separation plan, leaving only one more step in the demerger between the giant telco and its network arm, Chorus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Joyce addresses Tech.Ed before opening Auckland UFB project
Unified Communications

Joyce addresses Tech.Ed before opening Auckland UFB project

Steven Joyce ignites Tech.Ed with a visionary speech, paving the way for NZ's tech industry, before launching Auckland's UFB project.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Hurry up and wait

Despite this week's big announcements about national and international connectivity, benefits to broadband consumers are still some time away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Gaming

2011 Web Awards finalists announced

The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
Vodafone signs with Pacific Fibre
Unified Communications

Vodafone signs with Pacific Fibre

Vodafone boosts NZ connectivity with a 10-year Pacific Fibre deal, aiming to break the monopoly and bring competitive internet rates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
Fibre Watch: Cynics & crystal balls
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Cynics & crystal balls

As debate over the tender process continues, there is a bigger question to be asked - should the government have embarked on the UFB project at all?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ
Unified Communications

Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
Vodafone fined $400,000
Unified Communications

Vodafone fined $400,000

Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI
Unified Communications

Fibre Watch: Slow, expensive RBI

Connecting the most isolated schools to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative comes at a cost: $2000 per student.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011