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Broadband stories - Page 45

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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Orcon boss trashes doomsayer rivals

Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Orcon's boss, Scott Bartlett, challenges doom-laden rivals, eyeing bright futures and partnerships at TelCon12.
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Second UFB retail deal for Telecom

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Telecom secures a second RSP deal with Ultrafast Fibre, boosting fibre rollout in key North Island urban areas.
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PM ignored Huawei concerns: Labour

Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Labour criticises PM Key for dismissing 2010 security warnings about Huawei's involvement in New Zealand's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative.
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High speed environment brings new opportunities

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Ultra-fast broadband will open up opportunities to drive data centre services to new markets, says Chris Moyle, EMC's ANZ channel distribution manager.
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Virtualisation evolved: the modular data centre

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Modular data centres are revolutionising efficiency and scalability, marrying virtualisation with flexibility for rapid deployment.
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Virtualisation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.
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Orcon announces school UFB plans

Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Orcon unveils affordable UFB plans for schools, offering up to 1000GB data, with security ensured by partnering with Watchdog.
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.
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Labour probes govt over Huawei in NZ

Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Labour Party's ICT spokesperson criticises New Zealand Government for awarding contracts to Chinese company, Huawei, after it was banned from Australia.
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.
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UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.
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UFB caught up in mega-ministry uncertainty

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Government admits it doesn't have a business case to justify the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
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Ultrafast Fibre to connect 23 more schools by June

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Ultrafast Fibre set to bring high-speed internet to 23 new schools by June, enhancing learning and parent engagement across Waikato.
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Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.
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Chorus seeks harmony with former rivals

Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Chorus extends an olive branch to rivals, aiming to boost UFB initiative's efficiency, in a move away from past tensions.
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Telecom signs deal with Chch UFB builder

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Telecom partners with Christchurch's UFB builder Enable, aiming to boost business recovery with state-of-the-art broadband.
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Orcon's UFB pricing ploy: brave or foolish?

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Orcon leaps into the UFB market with early pricing plans, a daring strategy amidst consumer apathy and service availability concerns.
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We won't charge more for fibre: Orcon

Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Orcon sets the pace in NZ's internet market, promising fibre plans at copper prices starting at $75, defying industry norms for faster, more reliable access.
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2012: The year of fibre

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Many public and private sector organisations have critical needs to transform, and it won't be done by doing the old stuff harder.
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Launch of UFB services to transform the way business is done

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Enable launches UFB services in Canterbury, promising up to 40% lower costs for businesses and high-speed broadband for homes.