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Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink
Unified Communications

Vodafone's $12 plan prompts ComCom rethink

Vodafone's $12 offer influences telecom regulation debate, as ComCom rethinks its stance on mobile termination rates, stirring sector responses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
ComCom ordered to reconsider TSO
Unified Communications

ComCom ordered to reconsider TSO

The Commerce Commission has been ordered by the High Court to reconsider the way it calculates the amount telcos must pay to enable a rural telephony service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2010
Informatica steps closer to zero lag data delivery
Unified Communications

Informatica steps closer to zero lag data delivery

Informatica acquires 29West's ultra-low latency messaging technology to create zero-latency data integration platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role
Storage

Exclusive: Symantec eyes government data strategy role

Symantec hopes to play a significant role in Australia's 15-year data centre strategy, leveraging its strong government relationships, says VP Craig Scroggie.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Unified Communications

Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees

2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2010
Anti-spam update
Unified Communications

Anti-spam update

Spam complaints in New Zealand are on the decline, thanks to rigorous enforcement of anti-spam laws, with high-profile cases raising public awareness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees
Unified Communications

US backer eyes full ownership of 2degrees

The US investor in 2degrees has been cleared by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 100% of the fledgling mobile company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
Minister orders investigation into 111
Government

Minister orders investigation into 111

The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
2degrees slams ComCom recommendation
Unified Communications

2degrees slams ComCom recommendation

2degrees accuses the Commerce Commission of missing chance to bring NZ mobile prices in line with the developed world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce
Unified Communications

Split decision a splitting headache for Joyce

The Commerce Commission has just flung a piping hot potato at the ICT Minister and his first reaction is to cool the issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
Cosmic connections
Unified Communications

Cosmic connections

Over the past few months we've all been getting more excited about, and busy with, the government's Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Unified Communications

Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform

Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2010
Anti-ACTA event to be held in Wellington
Unified Communications

Anti-ACTA event to be held in Wellington

Wellington will host PublicACTA, a forum critical of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, to allow public discourse two days before official negotiations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2010
Cabinet signs off rural telco plan - Updated
Government

Cabinet signs off rural telco plan - Updated

Cabinet approves NZD $300 million rural broadband plan; Telecom warns of up to NZD $56 million annual EBITDA impact, shares dip to $2.17.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2010
Controversial NZ Internet filter goes live
Government

Controversial NZ Internet filter goes live

New Zealand's controversial Internet filter is now operational, monitoring traffic from ISPs Maxnet and Watchdog, despite civil liberties concerns.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010
IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index
Agricultural Technology

IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index

Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
Fibre in the ground this year
Unified Communications

Fibre in the ground this year

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2010
Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox
Government

Statistics NZ launches Business Toolbox

Statistics NZ has launched Business Toolbox, a free online toolset aimed at SMEs, providing easy access to market data and industry performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Feb 2010