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Fast broadband no effect on productivity
EduTech

Fast broadband no effect on productivity

[UPDATED]There are no discernable business productivity gains in switching from slow to fast broadband, according to groundbreaking new research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
Crown Fibre Holdings CEO role - wide open
Unified Communications

Crown Fibre Holdings CEO role - wide open

Programme Manager for Broadband Investment Ralph Chivers won't be applying for the CEO position of Crown Fibre Holdings .

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009
1000 cabinets
Chorus

1000 cabinets

Telecom's network division Chorus installed its 1000th cabinet last month, of which 400 have been installed in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Politics and TelCon9
Unified Communications

Politics and TelCon9

Minister David Cunliffe declares New Zealand's urgent need to enhance broadband, investing NZD $500 million to retain young professionals and compete globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008

Global Stories

Business case for high-speed broadband
Unified Communications

Business case for high-speed broadband

New Zealand's $1.5bn broadband plan could revolutionise telecoms but faces economic hurdles, with estimates suggesting a $5bn cost for partial coverage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2009
Sell The Value
Unified Communications

Sell The Value

NZ's $1.5bn fibre-optic network aims to boost economy by up to $4.4bn a year, but educating businesses on its value is crucial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
Embracing technology to overcome economic challenge
Software-as-a-Service

Embracing technology to overcome economic challenge

New Zealand businesses must embrace new technologies in order to thrive during the current economic downturn, according to Orcon's Head of Sales and Marketing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009