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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
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Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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chorus
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Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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cloud services
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apple
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broadband
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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We want to download faster! Australia’s first Gigatown
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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broadband
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myrepublic
Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.
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4.5G the fastest network you can’t use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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nz
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4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...
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Dimension Data joins forces with Taiwan rubber giant
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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telephony
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telco
Taiwanese rubber giant teams up with Dimension Data to upgrade its Internet telephony infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency and collaboration.
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Malcolm Benjamin: A true gentleman, loyal as they come
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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fitness
Telecommunications stalwart Malcolm Benjamin, who lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, is being remembered as a loyal, genuine 'true gentleman'.
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Utilities most critical industry in the world – but cloud fast catching up
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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colocation
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Vertiv has released a report ranking the most critical industries in the world, revealing cloud and colocation growth rapidly accelerating.
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How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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10 Reasons you can’t ignore the Android revolution
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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byod
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No matter your workplace, you need a rugged device that won’t fail in the face of drops, spills, extreme temperatures, or dust and dirt.
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Simon Segars, CEO of Arm, joins SoftBank Group Board of Directors
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Arm's chief Simon Segars enhances SoftBank's board, positioning for tech governance and growth post $32bn buyout.
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Free the network: Four reasons to build your network with SD-WAN
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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firewall
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SD-WAN revolutionises Aussie IT, promising cost-efficient, high-performance networking for an edge in the digital era.
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Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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After noticing Vodafone delivered slower average speeds than other ISPs in April, TrueNet have announced a significant improvement in May results.
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Cloud rapidly climbing Vertiv’s most critical industries list
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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telco
Cloud and colocation are noted as being extremely important due to the increased dependence on these platforms across multiple businesses.
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Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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broadband
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chorus
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
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Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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queenstown
Queenstown blazes trails with 4.5G; featuring speeds 5 times faster than 4G, it leads NZ's broadband race.
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China Unicom sets sights on Russia through local subsidiary launch
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
China Unicom is setting its sights on Russia for major expansion of its telecommunications, Point-of-Presence, data center & cloud computing services.
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Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme 75% complete, providing fibre access to over 1 million households and businesses in New Zealand.
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Who provides the best Internet? Broadband Compare Awards are here
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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broadband
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wireless networks
The Broadband Compare Awards launch this week in response to the increasingly diversified Kiwi market of more than 100 Internet providers.
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Schneider Electric: Challenges and trends in colocation
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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colocation
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power / energy
Telco facilities typically have an ideal location, possess digital technology with connectivity in place and own central offices with available space.
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Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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broadband
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nbn
Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.
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Because you’re ‘oh so time-poor’, Gmail launches AI-powered Smart Reply
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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gmail
When you’re emailing on the go, it can be cumbersome & time-consuming to reply to all or even some of them - which is what Smart Reply is here to fix.
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Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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commerce commission
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telco
Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.
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Bluewolf announces new AI telco Salesforce solution to deliver better CX
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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big data
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Bluewolf integrates IBM Watson APIs, Vlocity and Salesforce Einstein to improve experiences for telecommunication agents and customers.