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Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 54

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Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Vodafone to cut up to 250 jobs in a major restructure, aiming to integrate former TelstraClear staff and systems by March next year.
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Kiwi start up Ora announces first winners of Dreams grants
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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The inaugural winners of the Ora Dreams grants have showcased innovation and entrepreneurship to help them get to where they are today.
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Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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Spark advances in IT revamp with Ericsson, speeding up Kiwi mobile services and enhancing customer experience.
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ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The Commerce Commission has announced its new indicators for monitoring the mobile telecommunications markets.
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Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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2degrees says it it had been forced to ‘sim-lock’, conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.
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Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
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Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
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Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
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Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.
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Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.
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Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.
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Will the virtual sim break the telco strangle hold?
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Soft sims will allow users to switch from one network to another, just like switching out your sim card, instead it’s all done with software.
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SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
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Change or die: How the cloud is locking out channel partners
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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Westcon is wrapping up a number of services and software solutions into product codes that can be sold by channel partners in the IT industry.
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Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.
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More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
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Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
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2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
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Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.
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Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
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New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
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Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
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Conversant joins TDR along with top telco companies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Conversant is the latest telecommunications company to join the Telecommunication Dispute Resolution (TDR) scheme.
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Kiwis continue internet love affair
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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NZ's data consumption soars, with Internet usage equivalent to streaming over 12 million HD movies last year, highlighting a digital love affair.