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Kiwi Stories

Voice stories

Tom Tom names NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent

TomTom crowns Ben Harper as the 'Voice of New Zealand,' awarding him a Suzuki Swift RS. Harper's iconic Kiwi accent to guide users by Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010

Digital Entertainment

Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users

Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Global Positioning System

Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent

GPS maker TomTom launches 'Be the Voice of New Zealand' to find the most iconic Kiwi accent for their units. Enter or vote at www.bethevoice.co.nz.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010

Digital Entertainment

Rethink urged on telco regulation

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th May 2010

Network Infrastructure

University of Canterbury's network upgraded

Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2010

Unified Communications

AXA signs up to Gen-i mobile

AXA NZ has signed a three-year contract building on an existing relationship with Gen-i, which will now include mobile.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Global Stories

Voice stories

Tait Communications

Tait targets global utilities market after Kiwi success

After its success with a Canterbury utility's DMR network, Christchurch-based Tait Communications is now setting sights on the global utilities market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014

Unified Communications

Lexel Lync Online adds real value to Propertex

Lexel Lync Online is the perfect solution for SMBs in New Zealand, offering a cloud-based unified communications and telephony solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013

Unified Communications

Kordia Connect - helping SMBs connect the dots of convenience

Both the use of phone and internet are crucial tools for any business of any size, whether it be in New Zealand or across the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013

Unified Communications

Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more

Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013

Unified Communications

Presence is the new dial tone

Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2012

Unified Communications

Atrash appointed APAC MD at Shoretel

George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011

Voice

Raise your VoIP

SMBs embrace VoIP and UC to boost innovation, efficiency, and slash costs, with IDC projecting 1.2bn mobile workers by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Unified Communications

XT wins major Freightways contract

Freightways has secured a three-year contract with Gen-i, enhancing its telecom services via Telecom's XT network, focusing on voice, mobile, and data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2010

EduTech

Study: Asia-Pacific WAN to grow 10%

The Asia-Pacific WAN market is projected to grow by 10%, reaching USD $13.3 billion by year-end, driven by regional expansion and data centre consolidation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th May 2010