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Test equipment vendors to tap opportunities from APAC data centers​

Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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Although the US has the most established market, Frost & Sullivan says 'market-savvy' vendors will be targeting APAC and its rapid growth.
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Why SD-WAN is the next big thing in unified communications

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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SD-WAN emerged as a key theme at the UC Expo in London and Enterprise Connect in Orlando, signalling a major shift in unified communications.
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Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.
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Super-fast IoT enabled 5G is right around the corner - or is it?

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Steven Carlini says telcos are falling over themselves to be the first to offer 5G services, but it looks like Asian telcos have the inside line.
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Vodafone NZ partners with IBM for when everything goes digital

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Coming on the heels of a similar announcement from its biggest rival, Vodafone NZ hopes to achieve its Digital Vodafone 2021 program with IBM.
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Can you back up your marketing claims? ComCom campaign aims to help out

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Companies in New Zealand are being warned by the Commerce Commission that they must be able to substantiate their marketing and advertising claims.
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Verint takes CX to new heights with in-demand AQM solution in APAC

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Verint transforms customer experience in APAC with its high-demand AQM software, enabling telcos to simplify quality management through advanced AI solutions.
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Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Former Australian Rear Admiral John Lord says we need to trust in Chinese tech. Specifically, that Huawei plays a major role in our digital future.
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IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.
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What Facebook and Google can teach you about DC networking

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Learn how Facebook and Google revolutionised data centre networking, and how your business can adopt these strategies to enhance agility and reduce costs.
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IDC identifies five APAC CSPs as 'leaders' in the market

Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.
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How GlobalData thinks operators will justify 5G investments

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Operators consider gaming industry demand, driven by hits like Fortnite, to justify early 5G investments, says GlobalData IT Senior Analyst Josh Hewer.
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Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

Thu, 31st May 2018
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New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
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IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Ingram Micro's 2018 Showcase invited some of the most forward-thinking minds from the IT industry to talk, and the future they painted is fascinating.
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ZTE ban spells challenge and opportunity in the NZ mobile device market

Mon, 21st May 2018
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The ZTE ban by the U.S. disrupts the New Zealand mobile device market, leaving an 8% share up for grabs and sparking opportunities for other manufacturers.
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UFB unbundling now less likely post 2020

Wed, 9th May 2018
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The current regulated price points ensure that ISP's of all sizes are paying the same rate for the fibre that end users have available.
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NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
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Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
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Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia

Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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From supporting Mayday calls to deploying drones, discover ten surprising facts about Kordia, New Zealand's versatile government-owned tech pioneer.
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8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.