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D-Link ANZ launches Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System

Wed, 9th May 2018
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D-Link ANZ's latest Covr Seamless Wi-Fi System launches in New Zealand, offering ultra-fast, MU-MIMO mesh networks to cover every corner of your home.
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Is LPWA the key to affordable and globally available IoT?

Wed, 9th May 2018
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In the age of the Internet of Things, LPWA technology is celebrated as a core enabler, and French company Sigfox leads the way.
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Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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encryption
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wireless networks
Staff from Victoria University of Wellington's School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.
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Exclusive Interview - How partners can make the most from IoT

Tue, 1st May 2018
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
Ian Whiting of Ruckus Networks outlines the significant opportunities in IoT for partners, stressing the importance of specialization, expertise, and security.
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D-Link launches new Wi-Fi range extender

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender includes four external antennas and amplifiers designed to optimise coverage and maximise range.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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it automation
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power / energy
Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Hands-on Review: This Wi-Fi router is both aesthetic and effective

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Blue Cave is a dual-band wireless router which claims to provide superior Wi-Fi coverage with a Smart Home friendly look.
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EXPERT: Six AI ingredients every wireless networking strategy needs

Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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A robust wireless networking strategy must now integrate AI, say experts from Mist Systems, underscoring six crucial AI elements for success.
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Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
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Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
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Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
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Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Full 5G rollout won't happen in 2018 - GlobalData

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.
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Spirent Communications announces new programme for global partners

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
The provider of networks and services, as well as test and measurement solutions, is expanding its reach with a new global partner programme.
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Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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ios
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apple
This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.
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Whakatane District Council selects Telensa for smart street lighting project

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Whakatane District Council partners with Telensa to upgrade 2,500 streetlights to smart LED systems, aiming for completion by June 2018.
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Vodafone heralds 5G as the start of the next industrial revolution

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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wireless networks
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Vodafone at their headquarters to see 5G in action and talk to CEO Russell Stanners about its applications.
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Microsoft Azure unveils collaboration with Databricks

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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public cloud
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wireless networks
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Microsoft and Databricks have released Azure Databricks, their collaborative effort to extract value from big data and AI.
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IDC predicts exponential growth for mobile solutions in 2018

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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cloud services
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APeJ spending on mobility solutions is expected to grow 5.3% year over year in 2018, reaching more than $540.7 billion.
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NLP ready to roll into home and work

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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smart home
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wireless networks
UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.