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Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Unified Communications

Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs

Ruckus Wireless unveils new Wi-Fi architecture designed to slash costs and improve performance for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Dunedin brings lightning fast WiFi to Octagon
Wireless Networks

Dunedin brings lightning fast WiFi to Octagon

Dunedin is installing a free gigabit-speed WiFi network in the city's Octagon, offering high-speed internet to the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Fortinet's FortiAP-S series for cloud-managed Secure Wi-Fi
Firewalls

Fortinet's FortiAP-S series for cloud-managed Secure Wi-Fi

For the first time NZ enterprises, managed service providers, venues, schools and others can add Secure Wi-Fi network capabilities to their network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2015
New partnership brings cloud powered WiFi to Kiwi businesses
Internet of Things

New partnership brings cloud powered WiFi to Kiwi businesses

NZ businesses get a tech boost as The Instillery, in partnership with Purple WiFi, harnesses cloud power for smarter WiFi insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
New coalition looks to promote wireless tech innovations
Partner Programmes

New coalition looks to promote wireless tech innovations

A new coalition has been formed, with the primary goal of enhancing the consumer wireless experience and boosting mobile innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
The growing cost of poor Wi-Fi management
Wireless Networks

The growing cost of poor Wi-Fi management

Poor Wi-Fi management could cost mobile operators $18 billion and lead to poor user experience, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015
BYOD demands putting more pressure on wireless infrastructure
Wireless Networks

BYOD demands putting more pressure on wireless infrastructure

Surge in BYOD usage challenges corporate Wi-Fi networks to provide seamless, high-speed connectivity amidst growing device demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Tomizone signs new Wi-Fi deal with Christchurch airport
Data Analytics

Tomizone signs new Wi-Fi deal with Christchurch airport

Kiwi Wi-Fi success story Tomizone inks new deal with Christchurch International Airport, providing free Wi-Fi to six million passengers a year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Secure Wi-Fi: Protecting the weakest link
Firewalls

Secure Wi-Fi: Protecting the weakest link

Worth an estimated US$5 billion annually, the global enterprise Wi-Fi market is no longer an add-on but an integral component of an organisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015

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Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook

Facebook plans to bring internet access to remote regions via aircraft, satellites and a partnership with Eutelsat.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6
Unified Communications

Burgeoning WiFi calling market driven by iPhone 6

The native WiFi calling market will grow rapidly in the fourth quarter of 2015 as more mobile operators invest in the service.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Hutt City Council calls on Dell SonicWall for Wi-Fi security
Wireless Networks

Hutt City Council calls on Dell SonicWall for Wi-Fi security

A DellSonicWall solution has enabled Hutt City Council to offer free Wi-Fi across the region, without security concerns or abuse potential.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Home Automation Kit

The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology
Wireless Networks

D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology

AutoZone Wi-Fi technology automatically connects a device to the access point with the strongest signal, so users always get the best possible Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
New Apple products to put a strain on Wi-Fi and data
Network Infrastructure

New Apple products to put a strain on Wi-Fi and data

The new wave of Apple products released today will put increasing demands on data, with smart Wi-Fi Networks key to unlocking their full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
Unified Communications

Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list

Five Coromandel towns have made the Government's list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Security vulnerabilities found in Belkin Wi-Fi routers
Wireless Networks

Security vulnerabilities found in Belkin Wi-Fi routers

The CERT Software Engineering Institute has uncovered a series of vulnerabilities in the Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual Band N+ router.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015