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Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach
Wireless Networks

Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach

Yealink transforms meetings with the new Optima HD IP phone, boasting a 5 touch screen, Android OS, and 360° audio capture.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wireless Networks

Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Global Stories

Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer
Virtual Private Networks

Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer

Public WiFi is an irresistible concept. The internet is at your fingertips, often at no cost, and your Facebook is just a tap away.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images
Wireless Networks

The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images

Leica's TL2 camera, sculpted from aluminium, debuts with Wi-Fi for instant image sharing and 4K video prowess, redefining connectivity in photography.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Firewalls

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls
Network Infrastructure

WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls

German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru
Unified Communications

Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru

Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Unified Communications

Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth

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.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment
Malware

WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment

WatchGuard has taken its wireless solutions to the rugged outdoor environment with the release of a new cloud-ready wireless outdoor access point.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Spark to implement huge WiFi boost to Westpac Stadium
Wireless Networks

Spark to implement huge WiFi boost to Westpac Stadium

The obvious benefit is the improved ability for visitors to share their stadium experiences with friends and family, primarily on social media.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Employees who use public wifi are playing a game of risk, says CompTIA
Wireless Networks

Employees who use public wifi are playing a game of risk, says CompTIA

Employees could be putting your organisation at risk just by the wireless networks they use, says tech industry association CompTIA.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
How to avoid choking up your organisation's wi-fi deployment
Wireless Networks

How to avoid choking up your organisation's wi-fi deployment

Mobile devices and internet access are prevalent and organisations need to be vigilant about how they plan, deploy and validate wi-fi connections.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
BYOD policies aren't all they shape up to be, says Netscout
Wireless Networks

BYOD policies aren't all they shape up to be, says Netscout

Netscout reveals the hidden disruptions of BYOD, highlighting control and Wi-Fi bandwidth challenges in the workplace.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Ruapehu free WiFi proving a hit
Wireless Networks

Ruapehu free WiFi proving a hit

Free WiFi provided by the Ruapehu District Council is a hit in Taumarunui, Ohakune, and Raetihi, with hundreds of daily users.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
How the changing workplace is affecting your WiFi network
Unified Communications

How the changing workplace is affecting your WiFi network

WiFi networks need to protect sensitive data on customers, prospects, employees and intellectual property, and provide seamless, secure connectivity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Optus launches native WiFi calling for Aussie customers on the go
Wireless Networks

Optus launches native WiFi calling for Aussie customers on the go

Optus launches WiFi Calling, allowing customers to make calls, send SMS and MMS, and use voice and messaging services over a WiFi connection.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017