Global Stories

Vodafone announces NB-IoT partnership with CCP

Vodafone announced a new partnership with CCP Technologies which will see CCP deliver critical control point monitoring solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes

Former Australian Rear Admiral John Lord says we need to trust in Chinese tech. Specifically, that Huawei plays a major role in our digital future.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vodafone xone rallies Class of 2018 for launch

Vodafone has announced its upcoming Vodafone xone class of 2018, as it gets set to take nine of New Zealand's best tech-based startups global.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

IDC identifies five APAC CSPs as 'leaders' in the market

These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Unified Communications

Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million

Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Fibre

Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges

Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Vodafone

Vodafone Warriors fans could win a piece of a million dollar prize pool

Vodafone introduced the Vodafone Stadium Live App for the Vodafone Warriors last year to bring fans closer to the action.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Vodafone heralds 5G as the start of the next industrial revolution

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Vodafone at their headquarters to see 5G in action and talk to CEO Russell Stanners about its applications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vodafone rallies support for LGBT+ talent in the workplace

Vodafone is on a mission to recruit and support LGBT+ talent as part of its mission to provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018

Robotics

Mini Robot Rumble set to slice and dice Kiwis' robots of war

Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018

Vodafone

Russell Stanners steps down as Vodafone NZ CEO

Vodafone NZ CEO Russell Stanners is stepping down in October after 17 years with the company, transforming it into a digital technology leader.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Vodafone

How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research

Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Digital Entertainment

Vodafone TV arrives at Kiwi homes across the country

Vodafone TV launches in New Zealand, offering broadband customers access to 18 free-to-air channels and popular streaming apps on eligible Ultimate Home plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018