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Humphrey to leave Pacific Fibre

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Pacific Fibre's founding member and CTO, John Humphrey, set to depart after sealing REANNZ deal, leaving a strengthened team behind.
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Sam Morgan talks fibre to the door with Holmes

Mon, 30th May 2011
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Sam Morgan champions a pivotal second broadband cable to enhance NZ's connectivity and competition, reducing costs and data caps.
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Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender

Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.
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Online advertising specifications

Fri, 14th Jan 2011
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New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.
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Print advertising specifications

Thu, 13th Jan 2011
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NetGuide and TechDay unveil their latest print ad specifications, guiding businesses on how to prep for impactful visual marketing.
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Pacific Fibre raises $5.5 million

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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Pacific Fibre secures NZ$5.5m to link Australia, NZ, and the USA with fibre optic cable, backed by San Fran investor Peter Thiel.
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Dawn of War II collector's edition detailed

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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THQ unveils collector's edition for Dawn of War II: Retribution, featuring exclusive wargear, art, and a treasure trove for fans, out March 4.
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Myspace on the ropes again

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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News Corp's struggling social network site is shedding half its global workforce as part of a major restructure.
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FileMaker begins 2011 with a 60% discount

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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FileMaker launches a bold 60% discount on its business database app for iPhone and iPad, aiming to boost mobile productivity.
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Verizon iPhone confirmed

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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Verizon finally confirms iPhone 4 availability from Feb 10, ending months of speculation and pairing Apple's tech with Verizon's network.
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Mighty Ape launches Marketplaces - squares up to Trade Me

Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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Mighty Ape challenges Trade Me with the launch of its innovative 'Marketplaces', transforming how people sell pre-loved entertainment items online.
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Auckland ICT Network update

Tue, 26th Oct 2010
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Auckland ICT Network's latest event focuses on global data challenges, featuring leading speakers from IBM NZ and Pacific Fibre. Event details online.
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Pacnet joins Pacific Fibre deal

Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
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Telecom bites back on cable

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Telecom International CEO Matt Crockett critiqued Pacific Fibre's $900 million cable project, questioning its geographic feasibility and latency claims.