Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
about 3 hours agoTelecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
Kiwi stories
One NZ, 2degrees plan shared mobile network business
Customers could see faster upgrades and lower duplication costs as regulators weigh a joint mobile network venture that may reshape New Zealand telecoms.
2degrees opens Marton satellite station for smartphone tests
Customers in remote parts of New Zealand may soon get voice, data and messaging on ordinary smartphones, after tests using AST SpaceMobile's network.
New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises
Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.
Spark mobile revenue returns to growth as dividend rises
Higher cash generation allowed Spark to lift its full-year payout to 16 cents a share as mobile service revenue returned to growth.
2degrees turns on default blocks for malicious sites
The default filter could spare 2degrees customers from scams and phishing attempts without any sign-up, app or settings change.
STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gaps
Community reports from Golden Bay suggest backup towers alone may not guarantee reliable 111 access when a fibre route fails.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Don't lose the human connection in AI-supported recruitment
Human judgement is becoming more valuable as AI screens CVs, with candidates wary of being reduced to data points and overlooked for potential.
Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre for businesses
Telstra launches Adaptive Networks Centre, giving enterprise customers and partners faster digital quoting, ordering and near real-time control.
Mon, 11th May 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.
Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap
PvX is betting on data-rich user acquisition, offering mobile game studios revenue-linked funding and analytics that banks still overlook.
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Expert Opinions
More opinions →
Why You Need Phone Validation in Your Customer Data Toolkit
Invalid customer phone numbers can drive up costs, disrupt messages and weaken fraud checks across marketing and support systems.
13 days ago
Translation over technology: The channel's most undervalued skill
Channel partners risk losing customers if they cannot turn acronyms like UCaaS and SASE into clear business outcomes.
17 days ago
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, ...
Regional mobile services generated USD $1 trillion in economic value in 2025, but growth now hinges on AI, trust, resilience and sovereignty.
17 days ago
Your engagement survey is doing its best, its best is no longer ...
23 days ago
Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's ...
23 days ago
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
about 1 month ago
Which New Zealand companies are most likely to be targeted by ...
about 1 month ago
Latest News
More news →
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
Infobip launches SIM-based number verification for operators
The new service could help mobile operators earn from identity services as businesses seek safer alternatives to one-time passwords.
Zoom lifts forecast on stronger enterprise growth & AI
Stronger enterprise demand and AI products helped Zoom raise its full-year outlook after quarterly revenue rose 4.9% to USD $1.28 billion.
8x8 adds Krisp voice AI tools to contact centre suite
Cleaner audio and multilingual support should help 8x8 customers improve call quality as remote and cross-border support grows more common.
Our Editorial Team
Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors.
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
News Editor
A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.
%201.webp)
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats with us, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with our finances and accounting. This means she has her finger on the pulse whether its writing content or reconciling numbers. On both sides she brings the same level of accuracy and precision.
Mark Tarre
News Chief
Mark Tarre is the News Chief at TechDay, where he leads newsroom operations across the global network and oversees the accuracy, quality, and relevance of industry news coverage. A journalist and PR writer with nearly a decade of experience, he has worked across newsrooms, public relations, and digital publishing. He holds a degree in journalism.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle conferencing monitor
IT teams could cut installation and support work, as Dell's all-in-one screen targets huddle rooms with built-in audio and video.
This month
Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia
Small meeting rooms could get easier to kit out as Dell's 43-inch conferencing monitor combines camera, audio and display in one unit.
This month
8x8 revenue hits record as AI adoption more than doubles
Customer use of 8x8's AI tools jumped 121% year on year, helping drive record first-quarter revenue and a fifth straight quarter of growth.
This month
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.
This month