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Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 49

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Applications continue to dominate the enterprise space
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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cloud services
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apple
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devops
Enterprise apps surge as key business drivers, with focus on user experience and heavy reliance on mobile technologies for growth.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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telco
New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as Fonterra Fund rebounds from low
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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physical security
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telco
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NZ stocks rally, led by Fonterra Fund's bounce from record trough; Hallenstein shines with 40% profit surge.
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Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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telco
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skinny mobile
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canstar blue
Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.
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Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.
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Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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telco
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netflix
Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
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2degrees isn’t a challenger brand in wholesale market
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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snap
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telco
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vodafone
It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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telco
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kathmandu
NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.
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2degrees unlikely to shake up landline prices, market commentators say
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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snap
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telco
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vodafone
2degrees' purchase of internet service provider Snap, which gives it a foothold in the landline market, is unlikely to deliver a big shake-up in price.
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2degrees acquires Snap ISP for complete business offering
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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snap
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telco
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vodafone
2Degrees, New Zealand's third-largest mobile telecommunications provider, is to acquire Christchurch-based internet service provider, Snap, to allow.
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Done deal: 2degrees confirms Snap acquisition
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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snap
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vodafone
2degrees boosts telco prowess by snapping up Snap, vows to deliver a unified fixed-mobile service across New Zealand.
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2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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snap
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orcon
After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
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Change at top as Chorus chair steps down
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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chorus
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telco
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spark
Sue Sheldon resigns as Chorus chair, marking an end to her pivotal leadership during the firm's major telecom industry challenges.
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BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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digital transformation
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government
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telco
Shah will focus on executing the business’ growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.
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Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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chorus
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telco
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spark
Sue Sheldon is standing down as chair of Chorus at the end of the month and the role will be filled by Jon Hartley on an interim basis.
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Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Meridian, MRP, Genesis decline
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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power / energy
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accounting systems
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digital banking
New Zealand shares fell, paced by MightyRiverPower, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy, as investors booked profits on companies that have driven the.
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Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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telco
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spark
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retailers
Spark is doing ‘everything possible’ to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
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Consumer NZ campaign targets telco unfair contract terms
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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telco
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consumer nz
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retailers
The ban will apply to unfair terms in standard-form consumer contracts used by electricity retailers, telcos, finance providers, pay-TV operators.
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How to make money as an ISP
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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developers
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telco
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nz
Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.
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Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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sony xperia
Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
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Nokia Networks helps Vodafone New Zealand to achieve another country-first landmark
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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telco
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volte
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.
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Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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telco
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spark
Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.
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Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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telco
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ovum
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mobile world congress
We’re at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.