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Game of Thrones - we have questions (spoiler alert)
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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tv
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game of thrones
As Season 5 of GOT concludes, perplexing plot lines leave fans yearning for answers. What's next for Jon Snow and the rest? #GameOfThronesQueries.
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Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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uc
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devops
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apm
Vocus, WxC’s current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.
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Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
With the launch of Spark’s app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.
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Does Chorus have a weak UFB channel strategy?
Mon, 18th May 2015
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Chorus's UFB completion celebrations overshadow missing strategy for partner engagement and end-user uptake in regions like Taupo.
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How to calculate the purchase price of an ISP
Mon, 11th May 2015
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orcon
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isp
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callplus
It all comes down to how much the buyer wants the transaction to happen and the drivers the vendor has for selling.
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Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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uc
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personal computing devices
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apple
With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.
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Working from home – for and against
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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devops
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
Being prepared to employ people based on talent and experience and ignoring their location enables us to get the best possible people to join us.
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2degrees isn’t a challenger brand in wholesale market
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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uc
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snap
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telco
It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.
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How to make money as an ISP
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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developers
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telco
Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.
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NZ has about 80 ISPs… for now
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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telco
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isp
Considering that DTS only provides services to businesses, 22nd out of 80 odd providers in New Zealand is not a bad result.
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UFB speeds – expectation versus reality
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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uc
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chorus
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telco
UFB promises vs. performance: Research reveals actual speeds closely match top offered rates, defying naysayers and upholding service integrity.
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The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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chorus
Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.
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Reduced profits and fewer ISPs – the NZ ISP Market In 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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uc
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software development
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telco
Brendan Ritchie takes a look at the increasing difficulty ISPs face in their quest to return a profit for their shareholders.
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How I would spend Chorus’ marketing dollar
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.
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Why Cisco routers don’t suit NZ SMB’s...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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cisco
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smb
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dts
Cisco routers fall short for NZ SMBs with high UFB demands, making alternatives like Fortinet more appealing and cost-effective.
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Redundancy - How will a new international cable benefit NZ?
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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fintech
DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the third of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Pricing: How will a new international cable benefit NZ?
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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fintech
DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the second of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand i.
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How will a new international cable benefit NZ?
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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fintech
DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the first of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.
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Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.