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Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.
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Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.
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DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report

Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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DDoS attacks have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by over 278% compared to last year, according to a report by Nexusguard.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?

Thu, 9th Jul 2020
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We speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of sales, Aaron O'Keeffe, about Aussie Broadband and key business milestones.
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Sky to become NZ's next ISP

Tue, 26th May 2020
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Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.
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ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.
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InternetNZ appeals to govt to ensure every Kiwi is connected during crisis

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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The most effective way to 'flatten the curve' is to ensure everyone has an internet connection, says InternetNZ.
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Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.
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The dystopian future of the internet

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Net neutrality, the principle that all information on the internet should be equally accessible, is under threat.
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Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.
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Trustpower selects Hawaiki as key connectivity partner

Wed, 15th May 2019
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Trustpower partners with Hawaiki for enhanced connectivity, securing significant capacity on the transpacific cable system to meet growing data demands.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
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Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
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Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network

Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.
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2019 network predictions for service providers

Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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With 2019 set to be transformative, the IT industry braces for shifts, from the gradual rise of 5G to cloud growth and the push towards virtualisation.
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Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.
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Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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AARNet champions internet advancements in education, evolving from infrastructure provider to innovative NFP reseller.
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Full 5G rollout won't happen in 2018 - GlobalData

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.
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The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
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Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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The company says the acquisition is consistent with their growth strategy of acquiring businesses with complementary offerings.