Kordia stories - Page 9

State-owned telco Kordia reports a 14% revenue rise to NZD $295m despite impairment charges linked to digital TV switch and the Christchurch earthquake.

NZICT board welcomes new faces from Datacom, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, injecting fresh expertise into the industry group's leadership.

With disasters in NZ and Australia spotlighting tech's role in emergencies, innovation in communication is vital yet challenging for safety.

Mobile operators globally tout LTE, the 4G tech promising lightning-fast downloads. Verizon and Telstra lead, aiming to transform wireless connectivity.

Auckland Council has no plans for free Wi-Fi ahead of the Rugby World Cup, while Wellington plans to offer it.

A group of New Zealand telecom companies and consumer groups have proposed alternatives to the government's UFB bill.

An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.

At Auckland's SkyCity, telco leaders shared quips and confessions at Tel.Con 11, revealing the industry's lighter side amidst challenges.

Proposed change to the Telecommunications Amendment Bill could allow the government to buy back parts of Telecom.

Eden Park's $240.5m makeover preps it for Rugby and Cricket World Cups, transforming it into a tech haven under ICT Director Glen McCracken's lead.

Kordia launches limited-time free Wi-Fi trial in Auckland's cafes and bars to boost brand awareness among potential enterprise customers.

High Court sides with Kordia over TelstraClear in pivotal upgrade rights battle, enabling Kordia to enhance network capacity.

NZ's ICT infrastructure debates fuel innovation, as industry leaders challenge traditional views, promising a transformative future.

SKY partners with Orcon for iSKY, bringing online TV to subscribers before Christmas, leveraging Velocix technology for better access.

M-Com sweeps TUANZ Innovation Awards with top honours, leading a prestigious night in Auckland's telecom sector.

The popularity of smartphones and iPads is putting pressure on 3G networks, making Wi-Fi hotspots a viable alternative.

So if the industry is going to improve its image, what should be the key areas of focus? Here are my suggestions:.

NZICT boosts board with top execs, including Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston, positioning tech sector as NZ's third largest export market.

After its 2009 departure, 2degrees rejoins the TCF, marking a unified front among NZ's major telecommunications players.

Rhoda Holmes joins Greenstone Energy executive, bringing her extensive experience after Optimation and Infratil to the post-Shell era.