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KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand

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KBRO turns to Harmonic's fibre-on-demand platform to extend Taiwan broadband selectively, pairing XGS-PON with DOCSIS upgrades and limiting new build costs.
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Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.
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One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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One NZ is beginning a phased shutdown of its 3G network in Dunedin from tomorrow, reallocating spectrum to boost 4G and 5G services.
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Gluware Titan brings verified AI automation to enterprise networks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.
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Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
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Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.
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Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.
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Turning NZ's 3G shutdown into an opportunity for IoT growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand's 3G shutdown by year-end pressures businesses to shift to 4G LTE, turning challenges into IoT growth opportunities with expert support.
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CommScope outlines how Power over Ethernet drives devices

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies network installation by delivering power and data over one cable, boosting flexibility and cutting costs in diverse applications.
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Juniper Networks boosts ASTRON's LOFAR telescope power

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Juniper Networks is teaming up with the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy to enhance the LOFAR 2.0 telescope's network, boosting its data processing tenfold.
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HPE Aruba launches high-capacity Wi-Fi 7 access points

Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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HPE Aruba Networking unveils advanced Wi-Fi 7 access points, providing superior wireless capacity for AI and IoT applications, increased security, and optimal performance.
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Fortinet joins forces with H-E Parts for cybersecurity transformation venture

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity giant Fortinet collaborates with mining sector leader H-E Parts in a comprehensive cybersecurity transformation initiative.
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Huawei's 5G Business Dialogue Salon aims to promote 5G tech

Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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At Huawei's 5G Business Dialogue Salon, an idea exchange platform for global carriers, discussions centred around promoting and upgrading the 5G industry.
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NEC releases multi-carrier radio solution to cater to 5G networks

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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NEC releases new multi-carrier radio solution to meet the demands of 5G networks, offering higher capacity and faster deployment.
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Chorus continues to make progress on countrywide network upgrade

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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More than 8,000 households, businesses, schools and healthcare facilities now have access to fibre in Levin...
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Cisco out Alcatel in, saves US uni $100m

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Orange County uni embarks on eight-year project with telco equipment firm after ditching Cisco Catalyst switches.
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The case for going wireless

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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The convenience of being mobile has made wireless networks an increasingly popular choice when setting up a home office or moving into a new work space.
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Compo after TiVo glitch

Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Telecom is compensating around 150,000 broadband customers following a network upgrade for TiVo that resulted in slow speeds and billing errors.
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Future of Kordia cable soon to be revealed

Mon, 28th Sep 2009
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Named Optikor, the cable is planned to land in Waiuku, north of<br />Auckland and is expected to cost around $200 million.