Alcatel-Lucent stories - Page 5
XT outages: what we know
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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There is no word on when the independent investigation into the XT Network will be complete as Telecom customers suffered a fifth outage on the network.
UPDATE: XT outage number five?
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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Telecom's troubled XT Network appears<br />to be experiencing its fifth outage since December - this time in the Auckland<br />area.
XT doesn't cover 97% of the population - Gen-i
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Gen-i admits Telecom's XT Network falls short of its 97% coverage promise, impacting New Zealand's connectivity aspirations.
Another Vodafone exec exits the building
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.
Alcatel Lucent let us down - Telecom CEO
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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After four outages, Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds puts Alcatel Lucent on notice, citing failed promises and significant network issues.
XT on the blink again
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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Telecom says customers on its XT network, from Taupo southwards, began experiencing significant interruption to voice services at around 4pm today.
Alcatel Lucent NZ boss resigns, new appointment made
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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Alcatel Lucent NZ CEO Steve Lowe resigns; Jyoti Mahurkar-Thombre to assume leadership on 8 March amid ongoing Telecom XT network issues.
Telcos move into the apps space
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Global telcos form alliance to launch a mobile app platform, directly challenging Apple's dominance in the apps market.
Gen-i boss addresses corporate concerns
Fri, 12th Feb 2010
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Gen-i boss pledges improvements after XT outage as major clients reconsider their mobile strategy amidst public dissatisfaction.
Telecom stumps up $5m for XT compensation
Tue, 2nd Feb 2010
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Telecom pledges USD $5m for XT outage compensation, offering free calls, texts, and data, while also donating USD $250,000 to local charities.
What to expect in 2010
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.
XT - What went wrong? How are they fixing it?
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Telecom battles to fix XT Network crash - unveils steps to restore service amid continued customer disruption.
What's in a name?
Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Femtocells are mini cellsites that you install in your living room in order to receive better coverage for your mobile phone when you're at home.
You be the Judge
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Vodafone and Telecom settle out of court, delaying the launch of Telecom's 3G network after a high-stakes legal battle over network interference.
Hiring new grads in a tight labour market
Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.
Boosting margins in an economic slump
Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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With the country experiencing the trickle down effects of a slowing global economy, many New Zealand businesses are feeling the pinch.