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Ruckus Wireless launches smart Wi-Fi bridging system
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless launches smart Wi-Fi bridging system

Ruckus Wireless launches ZoneFlex P300, an outdoor smart WiFi bridging system, delivering fast broadband connectivity over long distances.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers

Wi-Fi calling changes communication behavior among users, with more frequent and longer voice calls, claims a new Ericsson report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?

Govt assures Wi-Fi in NZ schools is safe with exposure levels far below health risk limits, amidst global health debates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks
Wireless Networks

Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks

​Wi-Fi networks will carry more than 115,000PB (Petabytes) of data by 2019. This is the equivalent of more than six billion Blu-ray movies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
D-Link launches new HD WiFi camera
Wireless Networks

D-Link launches new HD WiFi camera

D-Link has launched its first consumer camera with the latest generation 802.11AC wireless technology in New Zealand and Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????
Wireless Networks

An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????

Green Mountain Grill sports a Wi-Fi access point and is iPhone controlled. It's an improbable combo, but in use it worked well.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

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Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market
Firewalls

Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market

Fortinet has closed its acquisition of Meru Networks for an approximate $44 million in cash. Meru employees officially join Fortinet.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module
Wireless Networks

Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module

Netgear has launched a cloud-based IT service platform for resellers and end-users, with its first module providing centralised Wi-Fi management.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Wireless Networks

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?

The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user's contacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company
Data Analytics

Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company

Data#3 has upped its investment in Wi-Fi analytics company, Discovery Technology, to take a majority stake in the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
EduTech

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.

By Greig Strafford • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Unified Communications

Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Kiwi Wi-Fi company takes it to the Aussies
Wireless Networks

Kiwi Wi-Fi company takes it to the Aussies

Tomizone has bolstered it's international expansion, inking a deal with Kordia Australia which will see its Wi-Fi offerings deployed across Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi

Funded by T>Stream, Taupo towncentre will have access to free a WiFi service, in a move to keep residents and tourists in the town for longer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?
Unified Communications

Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?

Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Tomizone, AU$5 million the richer, executes growth plan
Wireless Networks

Tomizone, AU$5 million the richer, executes growth plan

Kiwi Wi-Fi company Tomizone is gearing up for a major assualt on international markets after securing AU$5 million in public capital funding.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th May 2015
VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn
Unified Communications

VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn

The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Hills top dog for Ruckus Wireless
Network Infrastructure

Hills top dog for Ruckus Wireless

Hills has taken out the Distributor of the Year award for Ruckus Wireless, after helping grow the vendor's Australian revenues by 30% year on year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015