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Vodafone & Temuera Morrison help Google with te reo Maori pronunciation
Google

Vodafone & Temuera Morrison help Google with te reo Maori pronunciation

Vodafone launches Say it Tika initiative to improve the pronunciation of Maori words on Google Maps in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
DataCentre infrastructure

Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes

Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles
Biometrics

Vodafone's epic new V8 smartphone comes with all the latest bells and whistles

Boasting all of the latest gadgets these three smartphones promise to deliver everything a user needs for a lower price...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: Tyler Dye discusses the future of online gaming communities
Vodafone

Exclusive interview: Tyler Dye discusses the future of online gaming communities

Emblim's youthful CEO Tyler Dye reveals his vision for uniting gamers globally on a novel social platform, aiming to revamp online gaming community interaction.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Kiwi IoT future heats up as Spark joins Vodafone in IoT network prep
Internet of Things

Kiwi IoT future heats up as Spark joins Vodafone in IoT network prep

Spark and Vodafone are set to capitalise on New Zealand's IoT potential, each launching IoT networks to support expected industry growth worth NZD $2.2 billion.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data
Vodafone

Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data

Vodafone is offering free SKY Sport for a year to new customers who sign up for their unlimited broadband package.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Apple

Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

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Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator
Unified Communications

Vodafone named NZ's fastest mobile & fixed network operator

Vodafone wins Speedtest Award for NZ's swiftest mobile and broadband, says Ookla, bolstering data-driven lives for Kiwis.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Unified Communications

Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission

Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers

Vodafone New Zealand has launched a dedicated service for its Chinese customers, includingdedicated call centre staff, a WeChat account, and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world
DataCentre infrastructure

The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world

We build things that might be terrific for business, but does it create a world for ourselves that we're happy with?.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors
Vodafone

Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors

Vodafone launches Stadium Live App, bringing fans of the Vodafone Warriors closer to the action with live replays and eight camera angles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide
Internet of Things

Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide

Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Vodafone prepares mobile network for NZ's expected IoT surge
Internet of Things

Vodafone prepares mobile network for NZ's expected IoT surge

Vodafone to deploy NB-IoT in New Zealand in early 2018 to prepare for IoT surge - predicted $2.2bn market opportunity #IoT #technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May
Unified Communications

Vodafone shows improved average surf speeds in May

After noticing Vodafone delivered slower average speeds than other ISPs in April, TrueNet have announced a significant improvement in May results.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Photo gallery: Vodafone, Telstra, Vocus among Broadsoft ANZ achievers
Unified Communications

Photo gallery: Vodafone, Telstra, Vocus among Broadsoft ANZ achievers

Vodafone New Zealand, Telstra and UCaaS provider Access4 are among the winners at Broadsoft's Annual Australasian Achievement Awards.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
New HPE software is here to modernize your IT operations
DevOps

New HPE software is here to modernize your IT operations

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software (HPE) launches containerised versions of its HPE IT Operations Management suites.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017