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MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Tollring unveils AI tools for customer conversation analysis
Unified Communications

Tollring unveils AI tools for customer conversation analysis

Businesses can now review every call for compliance and service issues as Tollring adds AI tools that analyse customer conversations at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Virtualisation

Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability

Rising AI and cloud traffic is pushing demand for tools that can spot threats and performance issues across hybrid networks, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules

Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices
Unified Communications

Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

IT buyers can now standardise on a fully certified Owl Labs kit for Microsoft Teams, easing compatibility headaches in hybrid meeting rooms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
DLMS & OpenADR pact links smart meters with flexibility
Clean technologies

DLMS & OpenADR pact links smart meters with flexibility

Utilities could more easily link meter data to demand response as DLMS User Association and the OpenADR Alliance align their technical standards.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Unified Communications

Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift

The new system aims to help businesses turn stalled generative AI pilots into measurable returns by unifying customer data and oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending
Digital Transformation

New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending

Centralised technology buying could save NZD $3.9 billion over five years as Wellington consolidates digital systems and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial
Network Infrastructure

RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial

Businesses could cut power use and network sprawl as the firms test a combined fibre and Wi-Fi 7 system for offices and campuses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Boardroom focus shifted to war risk in Q1, with Iran mentions jumping as chief executives kept AI at the top of the agenda.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight
Crypto

SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight

The test could show whether space systems can swap value directly in orbit, reducing reliance on ground stations for future satellite networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
Network Infrastructure

OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys

Greater survey capacity is set to ease global cable installation campaigns as OMS Group adds another uncrewed vessel to its fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Unified Communications

One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears

Customers in storm-hit areas could still text if mobile coverage fails, as One NZ prepares satellite backup ahead of Cyclone Vaianu.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems
Robotics

TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems

New Zealand defence and security buyers could get faster access to uncrewed aircraft and intelligence tools through the new partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026