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New Relic unveils monitoring for ChatGPT i-frame apps

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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New Relic debuts observability tools for ChatGPT-embedded apps, tackling i-frame blind spots with telemetry, session replay and UX analytics.
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
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Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.
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Infobip named Frost CPaaS growth & innovation leader

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Infobip named a growth and innovation leader in Frost & Sullivan's latest CPaaS report, praised for cross-channel AI-driven communications.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.
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Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.
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Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
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myFirst unveils new connected tech range for children's safety

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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myFirst launches new kids' tech range including smartwatches, cameras and headphones, enhancing family safety and connectivity via the Circle app.
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Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.
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AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.
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AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Global firms rapidly invest in AI, allocating 45% of tech budgets, but network infrastructure spending lags at just 8%, risking connectivity amid expansion plans.
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Logitech unveils MX Master 4 mouse with haptics & new features

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Logitech's MX Master 4 mouse features customisable haptics, Actions Ring shortcuts, enhanced connectivity, and eco-friendly materials, priced at AUD $199.95.
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Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
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8x8 & ULAP partner to boost global CX compliance & reach

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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8x8 partners with ULAP Networks to tackle global CX compliance and connectivity challenges, expanding enterprise reach into 113 countries with reliable communication solutions.
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SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.
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Cello appoints Jon Waite to drive network transformation focus

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Cello appoints Jon Waite as National Solutions Architect to boost network transformation and support growing demand for resilient connectivity in New Zealand.
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The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.
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Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.