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2degrees rebrands wholesale unit to 2degrees Network Partners
Unified Communications

2degrees rebrands wholesale unit to 2degrees Network Partners

2degrees rebrands its wholesale unit to 2degrees Network Partners, shifting focus to digital-driven solutions with the launch of the Flex self-service portal.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV
Digital Entertainment

Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV

Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a 'supercharged' service for New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Global Stories

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Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business
Unified Communications

Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business

Businesses can now build governed AI assistants and use 12 pre-built planning apps across finance, supply chain and workforce management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Mortar AI partners with DAIVID to support marketers
Sky

Mortar AI partners with DAIVID to support marketers

Mortar AI and DAIVID launch MMM + Creative, fusing emotional response data with marketing mix models to link creative quality to sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line
EduTech

UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line

UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
NZ telco market reinvents itself post COVID-19
Unified Communications

NZ telco market reinvents itself post COVID-19

New Zealand telcos are rebounding from COVID-19 impacts, with revenues remaining relatively flat despite the pandemic, according to IDC research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Unified Communications

Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband

Sky partners with Vocus New Zealand for the rollout of Sky Broadband, aiming to provide quality products and services to customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
Sky to become NZ's next ISP
Unified Communications

Sky to become NZ's next ISP

Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

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Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Ethernet to aquila platform
Network Infrastructure

AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Ethernet to aquila platform

AllPoints Fibre adds Sky Business Wholesale Ethernet to its aquila platform, boosting UK coverage and simplifying access for channel partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform
Marketing Technologies

BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform

BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth
Digital Transformation

Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth

Four former leaders from Sky, Barclays, Deloitte and KFC join UK advisory firm Beyond the Blueprint to boost growth amid tech and economic changes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
CIBC invests GBP £5m in Infinity for product development
Customer Experience

CIBC invests GBP £5m in Infinity for product development

CIBC Innovation Banking has extended a GBP £5 million corporate debt facility to Infinity, bolstering the call tracking firm's growth and product development efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer
Sky

ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer

ManyPets has appointed Shane Larkin as its new Chief Marketing Officer, focusing on enhancing its pet insurance offerings amid rising care costs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Appsbroker rebrands as Qodea following successful merger
Artificial Intelligence

Appsbroker rebrands as Qodea following successful merger

Europe's Premier Google Cloud partner Appsbroker CTS rebrands as Qodea after last year's merger. Qodea focuses on security, data, and innovation for global brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience
Gaming

MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience

BT tops MedUX's inaugural UK benchmark report, leading in overall broadband Quality of Experience with high scores for reliability, speed, and streaming.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Digital Entertainment

Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards

Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024