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New telco laws for advanced Internet: Goodie bag or mixed bag?
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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cloud services
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The government has announced a reform of the telco act that will affect Internet around the country - but is it good news for consumers?.
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OZ gets first 'Gigabit city' with net speeds 100x faster than national average
Wed, 31st May 2017
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fibre
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launtel
Launceston becomes Australia's first Gigabit city with the launch of Launtel's 100% nbn fibre-to-the-premise connectivity.
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“The future is rural for telecom operators looking to differentiate”
Thu, 25th May 2017
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Speaking at CommunicAsia, Speedcast vice president said telcos need to start focusing on rural services if they want to keep ahead of competitors.
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Palau Telecoms - First customer for SES Networks' new multi-orbit platform
Wed, 24th May 2017
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broadband
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telco
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ses networks
This is a multi-orbit approach aims to leverage the wide coverage capabilities of Geostationary Earth Orbit satellites.
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Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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broadband
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telco
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nz government
It’s reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.
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3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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cloud services
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broadband
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wireless networks
Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
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Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru
Fri, 19th May 2017
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cloud services
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google
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telco
Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.
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In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Fri, 19th May 2017
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.
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Telia Carrier boosts network connectivity for Asia and EMEA
Wed, 17th May 2017
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telco
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point of presence
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telia carrier
Telia Carrier has boosted its connectivity capacity to Asia, the Middle East and North Africa with a new Points of Presence (PoPs) in Milan.
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Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Wed, 17th May 2017
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e-learning
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broadband
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libraries
Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.
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Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks
Wed, 17th May 2017
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dark web
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south korea
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japan
Major Asian economies' top firms face heightened cyber threat risk, per Komodo Consulting study.
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Huawei expands telco partner ecosystem to accelerate digital transformation
Wed, 17th May 2017
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partner programmes
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channel infrastructure
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Huawei's expanded Telco OS Partner Program is said to stimulate joint go-to-market methods and solutions with partners.
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NEC's fiber transmission capacity test breaks benchmarks
Tue, 16th May 2017
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telco
NEC Corporation has successfully conducted the very first transmission capacity of 50.9 terabits on a single optical fiber, over more than 11,000 km.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Tue, 16th May 2017
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cloud services
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satellite
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wifi
Half the world doesn’t have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who’s town is next?
Fri, 12th May 2017
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broadband
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chorus
​The second phase of the government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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broadband
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dei
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telco
Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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edutech
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dei
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broadband
We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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Trump team fumble their way through entry-level dirty politics
Wed, 10th May 2017
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cloud services
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telco
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dirty politics
Trump's team's deletion blunder exposes their digital naivety amid travel ban row.
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Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon
Wed, 10th May 2017
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Shopgate brings its mobile platform services to Australia, allowing local merchants to boost customer retention and engagement.
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Spark releases ‘Data Lovers’ package for the modern smartphone
Wed, 10th May 2017
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Spark has launched two new prepay ‘Data Lovers’ packs to cater for the growing need where users are consuming data rather than minutes and texts.
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App saves the day for motorists headed to the Royal NZ Air Force Show
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cloud services
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telco
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royal new zealand air force
Bliptrack helps ease traffic congestion at Royal New Zealand Air Force show, using sensors to provide real-time traffic updates.
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Micromine launches new app for Australia's mining industry
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cloud services
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Aussie firm Micromine bolsters mining efficiency with Pitram Connect, an app providing on-the-go data integration for industry pros.
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Telecom Managed Services Market - 22 billion by 2022, report says
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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The predicted growth of SMEs is expected to be the highest growth rate in the Telecom Managed Services Market during the forecast period.
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Millisecond delays can hurt conversion rates on online transactions – Akamai report
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Millisecond lags hit e-sales, says Akamai. Even tiny delays in load times significantly dent online conversion rates.