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Network for Learning’s Managed Network turns one
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
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Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.
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Vodafone and the New Zealand Police open Mobility Innovation Lab
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand Police, with Vodafone New Zealand, have opened a Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre.
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Bupa, Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures seek health solutions for NZ
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Bupa has teamed up with mobile health start-up Vigil Monitoring and Spark Ventures to find solutions to age care and health care issues.
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Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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netguide web awards
Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.
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Brocade returns to New Zealand with local appointment
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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network management
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network infrastructure
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Andy Miller appointed as Brocade's New Zealand Manager, tasked with spearheading growth in software and IP networking in the region.
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MARKET CLOSE:NZ shares rise, led by Chorus after Comcom draft, Spark drops
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares rose, led by Chorus, after the Commerce Commission lifted the amount the network operator can charge on its regulated copper lin.
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Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Spark has warned that it may increase prices as it reviews its customer pricing following the Commerce Commission's proposed wholesale rates.
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Spark warns of price rises after copper decision pushes up costs; shares fall
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, is reviewing its prices, saying today's Commerce Commission draft decision on wholesale copper line prici.
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UPDATE: Chorus shares jump after regulator lifts access pricing
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Shares of Chorus, the regulated telecommunications network operator, jumped as much as 17 percent after the Commerce Commission lifted the prices i.
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InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand’s largest passenger transport network.
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Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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In the rapidly evolving telco sector, Ovum highlights that collaboration between vendors and telcos is crucial for innovation and customer satisfaction.
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New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.
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Vector cleared to buy Meridian's Arc metering business
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Vector, the Auckland electricity and telecommunications lines company, has been cleared to by Meridian Energy's Arc Innovations metering business.
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Mobile data to account for over half of global roaming revenue, says Ovum
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.
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Spark forges deeper links with Huawei to piggyback on Chinese R&D
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Spark New Zealand has got closer to Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei Technologies in an expanded deal to accelerate the roll-out of mobile.
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Spark and Huawei sign understanding to expand mobile coverage
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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Spark and Huawei reaffirmed their commitment to bring the latest technology to New Zealand consumers by expanding the existing Joint Innovation Programme.
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CORRECT: Telstra spends $20 million for 2% of Orion Health in IPO bookbuild
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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Telstra Health, a unit of Australia's largest telecommunications business Telstra Corp, bought 2 percent of Orion Health Group in the healthcare ma.
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Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
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NZ firms broadly satisfied with labour flexibility under new employment law
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New Zealand firms have given the thumbs up to new employment law aimed at creating a more flexible work force by letting employers negotiate the te.
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Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
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Telecom operators could lose 50 percent of customers by next year
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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broadband
A global survey by Ovum indicates telecom operators could lose up to half of their customers over the course of the next year.
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David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.
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Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Spark mulls slashing up to 400 jobs in a major efficiency drive, mirroring Vodafone's recent cuts.