Latest news - Page 172
NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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commerce commission
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fibre
New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the COVID-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.
First cars, then phones - now it's time for the world's cities to become smart
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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smart cities
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healthtech
As urbanisation rapidly expands, experts urge cities to go smart, leveraging IoT, AI and 5G to enhance efficiency and quality of urban life.
IoT and automation help to save the world's honeybees
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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iot
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it automation
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cleantech
IoT and automation innovations are giving hope to honeybees, as SAS and Appalachian State University harness tech to track and improve beehive health.
Cloud-based entertainment to get major boost from 5G
Thu, 21st May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The rollout of 5G is set to revolutionise cloud-based entertainment, driving multibillion-dollar revenues in gaming and video sectors by 2024.
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Wed, 20th May 2020
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chorus
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commerce commission
New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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2degrees
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vodafone
Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
'Digital landscape has shifted considerably' - Vodafone NZ COVID-19 update
Mon, 18th May 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ has today released its latest information on how New Zealanders are using the internet and cell services as social lives roar back to life.
Why it’s critical to ensure your IoT doesn’t become a tangled web of vulnerability
Mon, 18th May 2020
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
Has your business found a use case for the Internet of Things (IoT) yet? If not, there’s a fair chance it’s already found you.
NVIDIA EGX Edge AI platform to support large & small business servers
Fri, 15th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
NVIDIA’s expanded EGX AI platform is making real-time artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to almost every sector.
Operators must secure spectrum to revive 5G rollouts in 2020 - report
Fri, 15th May 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered 5G rollouts, especially in APAC, due to delayed spectrum allocations, a GlobalData report reveals. Regulators urged to act.
Huawei partners up to build 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere
Fri, 15th May 2020
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cartech
Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motors, to create a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere, pushing for 5G tech in the industry.
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch, affirming investment in telcos
Fri, 15th May 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch, following its recent purchase of Affirmed Networks, underlines its deepening investment in the 5G telco sector.
Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Thu, 14th May 2020
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fibre
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m&a
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vocus group
The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.
8x8 ditches AWS for Oracle for video
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
8x8 moves its video meetings hosting from AWS to Oracle Cloud for a 25% performance boost per node and 80% savings on network costs.
Emerging tech to add $30 billion to Sydney economy in 10 years
Mon, 11th May 2020
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blockchain
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iot
The four digital technologies are estimated to have contributed $6.66 billion to the Sydney economy in 2019, with IoT contributing 50%.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Thu, 7th May 2020
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iot
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industrial iot
Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it’s going.
COVID-19: How analysis of IoT devices highlights our changing behaviour
Thu, 7th May 2020
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data analytics
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iot
COVID-19 has reshaped consumer and enterprise behaviour, as revealed by ExtraHop's IoT device analysis, highlighting long-term security risks.
CSPs need to shift their 5G strategy if they want to keep up
Wed, 6th May 2020
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partner programmes
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CSPs must change their strategy to see a return on 5G investments, focusing on B2B and solving enterprise business problems, says a report.
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Tue, 5th May 2020
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smartphones
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semiconductors
The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.