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Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy
Power / Energy

Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy

Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future
Data Protection

QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future

Proposed fines of up to $5 million pushes more New Zealand firms to consider cyber cover as regulatory certainty emerges.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Telcos stories

Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use
Data centers

Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use

Data centre operators could cut energy use and rack space as Fujitsu's new 2nm chip targets AI inference with air cooling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions
Data Protection

inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions

The expansion gives brands access to in-app audiences across 25 markets as inDrive seeks a second revenue stream to support lower fares and commissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A
Software-as-a-Service

Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A

Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Spark launches Auckland data centre interconnect service
Digital Transformation

Spark launches Auckland data centre interconnect service

It gives businesses private high-speed links between Auckland sites as demand rises for secure data transfers and AI-ready cloud capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Cloud5 to acquire interTouch CALA in Latin America
Digital Transformation

Cloud5 to acquire interTouch CALA in Latin America

The deal will widen Cloud5's hospitality footprint as hotel groups in Latin America and the Caribbean boost technology spending.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts

AI pilots in telecoms often stall before production, as fragmented data and legacy systems hinder operators' attempts to automate core operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration
Software-defined Networking

NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration

Operators want to avoid costly 6G roll-outs, with NGMN saying any migration path must minimise hardware changes and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Software-as-a-Service

Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments

Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Bell and Saskatchewan plan 1.2GW AI hub expansion project
Data centers

Bell and Saskatchewan plan 1.2GW AI hub expansion project

If fully built, the project could be Saskatchewan's biggest capital investment, creating thousands of jobs and bolstering data sovereignty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth
Data Protection

Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth

Stronger anti-money laundering reforms could lift Canada's economy by CAD $216 billion over a decade, Deloitte says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
TXO names Oliver Lemanski as Chief Executive Officer
Network Infrastructure

TXO names Oliver Lemanski as Chief Executive Officer

The circular technology firm is betting on new leadership to drive overseas growth as telecoms operators seek more value from existing kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Airtel, Google Cloud stream IPL 2026 with low latency
Digital Transformation

Airtel, Google Cloud stream IPL 2026 with low latency

Fans saw fewer buffering delays as Airtel and Google Cloud kept 99.9% of IPL 2026 traffic within India and p99 latency under 300 milliseconds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Network Infrastructure

Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites

Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LH Agro picks Spitfire for farm machine connectivity
Agricultural Technology

LH Agro picks Spitfire for farm machine connectivity

Usage-based SIM billing will help keep GPS-guided tractors and combines connected in rural areas as LH Agro expands precision farming across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park
Customer Experience

Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park

Mobile traffic at Croke Park hit a record as Katie Taylor's farewell bout drew thousands of fans streaming and sharing on the night.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week