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Vendors selected for govt managed services panel

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Gen-i, Datacom and Fujitsu come out on top of procurement project led by new Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
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Why Chorus investors are scared

Thu, 10th May 2012
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The Commerce Commission's latest move appears to signal bad news for the fibre network company; what's really going on?.
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Major telcos all approved as All-of-Government mobile suppliers

Tue, 8th May 2012
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Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.
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Remedy working but telco doctor's future still uncertain

Thu, 3rd May 2012
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Telecommunications commissioner Dr Ross Patterson's job is on the line, despite injecting a healthy dose of competition into the sector.
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Why telco customers switch

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Seeking cheaper deals leads the charge in why telco customers switch providers, reveals Commerce Commission study.
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Cross-network traffic on the rise: Commerce Commission

Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Customers happier calling friends and family on competing networks thanks to last year's changes to termination rates.
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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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SMBs offered chance to pitch at govt 'speed dating' event

Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Business New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development matchmaking kiwi businesses with senior buyers from 15 government organisations.
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Adams asks ICT industry to show leadership

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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New ICT Minister Amy Adams outlines strategy to ensure New Zealanders benefit from $1.35 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.
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Are SMBs ready for UFB?

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.
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We're building a UFB network, now who will come?

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.
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Business intelligence tech event comes to Auckland

Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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2degrees, Mighty River Power and others to explain how they used Business Intelligence to improve their decision making.
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New rules spread infrastructure burden

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.
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Are NZ's health and education sectors ready for UFB?

Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.
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500 million now accessing the internet in China

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Half a billion people in China now access the internet, yet penetration is only 37.7%, suggesting significant growth potential remains.
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Kiwis overpaying for fixed-line and mobile services

Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.
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Commerce Commission completes access reviews

Thu, 24th Nov 2011
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Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.
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Gen-i lands Capital & Coast DHB deal

Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Gen-i secures a four-year, multi-million-dollar contract with Capital and Coast DHB to supply extensive telecom services, yielding significant cost savings.
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Govt's business focus lures top testing firm

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Attracted by New Zealand's pro-business policies, Capgemini returns after nine years, set to hire up to 40 in Auckland and Wellington, says ANZ CEO Thorley.
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Govt satisfaction low among SMBs

Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Nearly twice as many SMB owners are dissatisfied with government support, yet 59% still back National, according to MYOB's latest survey.