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Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers
Unified Communications

Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers

Company insists it's committed to engaging with the Federated Farmers and is interested in the outcome of today's talks - Telecom issues similar statement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show
Unified Communications

Federated Farmers left fuming at Telecom, Vodafone no-show

Federated Farmers criticise Vodafone and Telecom for dodging a key rural broadband meeting, questioning their commitment to rural NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
Govt could buy back Telecom shares
Unified Communications

Govt could buy back Telecom shares

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed
Unified Communications

Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed

Government announces legislative changes to UFB, RBI and any changes that would apply if Telecom was to structurally separate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
TUANZ, InternetNZ seek extension to Telco Bill submissions
Unified Communications

TUANZ, InternetNZ seek extension to Telco Bill submissions

More time is needed to review the changes which go far beyond separating Telecom's business in two, says TUANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011
Telecom reacts to supplementary order paper
Unified Communications

Telecom reacts to supplementary order paper

CEO Paul Reynolds says Telecom is committed to finding a UFB solution for its shareholders, the government and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011
Govt enters negotiations with Vodafone/Telecom
Unified Communications

Govt enters negotiations with Vodafone/Telecom

Comms Minister Steven Joyce wants contracts signed by the end of the quarter, otherwise they'll be re-tendered.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2011
IDC: RBI open concerns valid
Unified Communications

IDC: RBI open concerns valid

Lack of details on the true openness of Telecom and Vodafone's RBI project is making informed debate difficult.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Telecom, Vodafone to compete “fiercely” for rural customers
Unified Communications

Telecom, Vodafone to compete “fiercely” for rural customers

High fives all round after today's announcement that the joint RBI bid has been picked for commercial negotiations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Latest Primal Carnage trailer released
Gaming

Latest Primal Carnage trailer released

Lukewarm Media unveils new Primal Carnage trailer, featuring intense human vs dinosaur action in a thrilling FPS experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Job Costing Tracking made easy
Unified Communications

Job Costing Tracking made easy

More maintenance contractors are realising that having a paper based Job Card system can cause a whole lot of grief.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Revera appoints new CEO
Unified Communications

Revera appoints new CEO

Revera welcomes Gael Hargreaves as its new CEO, succeeding co-founder Roger Cockayne, who stays on board focusing on strategic initiatives.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Mitel Partners Expand Virtualised UC
Unified Communications

Mitel Partners Expand Virtualised UC

Mitel expands its unified communications solutions in the Asia-Pacific, enhancing local support with VMware for seamless virtualisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2011
UFB: Government confirms three more cities - Updated
Unified Communications

UFB: Government confirms three more cities - Updated

Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin join the queue as Telecom gets its first look in. First fibre goes to ground this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
Roundup: The 2010 VGAs
Gaming

Roundup: The 2010 VGAs

BioWare's Mass Effect 3 reveal steals the show at Spike TV's 2010 VGAs, promising an epic battle for Earth in holiday 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
Zeacom receives $2.11m tech grant
Unified Communications

Zeacom receives $2.11m tech grant

Zeacom secures a $2.11m tech grant to boost its R&D and global marketing, aiming to scale in the high growth Unified Communications sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2010
Kaseya's MSP of the year award comes to NZ
Unified Communications

Kaseya's MSP of the year award comes to NZ

Auckland's Maclean clinches Kaseya's esteemed MSP of the Year award, a first for NZ, marking a major leap in managed services excellence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2010
2010's best-selling iTunes items revealed
Unified Communications

2010's best-selling iTunes items revealed

Apple unveils 2010's iTunes chart-toppers, with Katy Perry and Avatar leading amidst a gaming innovation frenzy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2010
Cisco study reveals cloud computing trends
Unified Communications

Cisco study reveals cloud computing trends

The Connected World Report finds IT professionals are embracing virtualisation, cloud computing, desktop virtualisation and unified data centre infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2010