Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 58
Harré heads to Helensville to hassle Key on Internet economy
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Internet Party Leader Laila Harré takes on Prime Minister John Key in his own electorate, demanding answers on his stance on technology.
Nice move, Slingshot...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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slingshot
Earlier this month Slingshot unblocked access to certain movie websites, much to the delight of their customers.
Ruckus: Look to cloud to offer Wi-Fi services and gain more
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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network management
Putting Wi-Fi smarts in the cloud enables businesses to offer Wi-Fi as a valueadded service – and monetise it, says Ruckus Wireless' Renilda Saguil.
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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spark
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ndi
Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
Vodafone delivers five-year networking solution to NZ Post
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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sdn
A new agreement between New Zealand Post and Vodafone will lead to a complete redesign of New Zealand Post’s network services.
Policy ushers in new era of choice in .nz domain names
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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web development
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telco
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domain names
The DNCL has announced a new era of choice for .nz domain names, allowing shorter and simpler options from 30 September 2014.
Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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broadband
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government
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telco
Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.
Vodafone first to begin 4G rollout with 700MHz
Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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4g technology
Papakura is first district in New Zealand to receive 4G mobile technology using 700MHz spectrum, thanks to Vodafone. #technology #mobile.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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spark
Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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spark
Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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broadband
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government
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telco
Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
'Purpose-built' internet offers $34 billion potential for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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ndi
New Zealand businesses could boost economy by $34bn with better internet use, says Innovation Partnership research.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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broadband
Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Xtra Xtra! Telecom changes email service to boost security
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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xtra
Telecom to retire outdated SMTP email server, affecting less than 15% of customers. Changes expected to take less than 5 minutes.
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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government
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christchurch
The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
New Telecom Ultra Fibre plan signals decline of the landline
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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landline
Telecom, soon to be Spark, has launched Naked Ultra Fibre, a faster fibre service that signals the decline of the landline.
2degrees redefines roaming for Kiwis visiting Australia
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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data roaming
2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.
Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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apps
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app la carte
Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.
Bye bye Gen-i... Head honcho joins Auckland-based finance tech firm
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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gen-i
Finzsoft Solutions has appointed Hugh McKellar as its new COO. McKellar will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations.
Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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undersea cables
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reannz
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telco
The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.
Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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gen-i
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spark
Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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broadband
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hd
Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.
'Major milestone' as 2degrees launches 4G in Auckland
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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vodafone
2degrees’ journey into fourth generation mobile has been unleashed with the launch of 4G across 72 sites in central Auckland.