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Connector signs Renaissance vendor
Unified Communications

Connector signs Renaissance vendor

Allot Communications has chosen Connector Systems to represent it in New Zealand, raising questions about its existing partnership with Renaissance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2010
Big Time plan bites the dust
Data Cap

Big Time plan bites the dust

Telecom has scrapped its Big Time broadband plan, launched last July, due to unmanageable traffic and complaints from high-end users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2010
University of Canterbury's network upgraded
Network Infrastructure

University of Canterbury's network upgraded

Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2010
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Physical Security

Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution

The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2010
NZ online – only half safe?
Online Safety

NZ online – only half safe?

NZ's ISP filtering system sparks debate: is enough being done for online safety? Critics call for broader cybercrime measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches
Copyright

Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches

ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers' actions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Copyright ruling pleases ISPs
Lawsuit

Copyright ruling pleases ISPs

An Australian court has ruled ISPs aren't liable for customers' illegal downloads, a decision welcomed by New Zealand's ISPs and boosting iiNet's share price.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2010
TiVo's walled garden
Unified Communications

TiVo's walled garden

>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Up to speed – Broadband plans
Commerce Commission

Up to speed – Broadband plans

WHEN it comes to Internet performance, it really depends on what end of the country you live in as to what speeds you can expect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009
Fast 50 success
Unified Communications

Fast 50 success

Business to business telecommunications company Digital Island has made it onto the Deloitte Fast 50 for the third year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2009
Common sense on copyright
Internet Service Provider

Common sense on copyright

The Ministry of Economic Development's review of s92A of the Copyright Act is unlikely to deliver the needed changes, creating more problems than it solves.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009

Global Stories

Internet Service Provider (ISP) stories

An Important Voice
Unified Communications

An Important Voice

Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?
Unified Communications

THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?

In Orwell's dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Maxnet picks DataLock
Resellers

Maxnet picks DataLock

Maxnet acquires DataLock to enhance its backup services, aiming for a comprehensive and cost-effective offering in New Zealand's market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
M86 expands cloud security solutions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

M86 expands cloud security solutions

M86 Security expands its cloud security portfolio with three new solutions, catering to mobile users, email safety for SMBs, and comprehensive threat reporting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
2010 'the year of the cloud'
EduTech

2010 'the year of the cloud'

More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010
Very High Speed Broadband
Unified Communications

Very High Speed Broadband

Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009