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5G Future Forum rolls out plans to advance 5G MEC solutions
Unified Communications

5G Future Forum rolls out plans to advance 5G MEC solutions

5G Future Forum has released technical specification abstracts designed to aid in the global adoption of 5G multi-access edge computing (MEC) enabled solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
New Aruba solution unifies networks to provide 'hyper-awareness'
Unified Communications

New Aruba solution unifies networks to provide 'hyper-awareness'

The enhanced Edge Services Platform unifies IoT, IT, and OT networks into one platform that integrates with Aruba partner technologies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Smartphone shipments down but may make a comeback in 2022
Unified Communications

Smartphone shipments down but may make a comeback in 2022

Global smartphone shipments expected to drop in 2020, but strong push for 5G will bring market back to growth in 2021, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband

More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Edge computing market set to explode by 2022, thanks to demand from industrial enterprises
Unified Communications

Edge computing market set to explode by 2022, thanks to demand from industrial enterprises

By 2022, 90% of industrial enterprises will be utilising edge computing, with the multi-access edge computing market set to reach $7.23 billion by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Talk up a storm through Microsoft Teams with 2talk
Unified Communications

Talk up a storm through Microsoft Teams with 2talk

One local provider of Teams solutions is 2talk. The company provides a Microsoft Teams Direct Routing solution called DirectoR.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Hero Internet brings Microsoft Teams calling to every NZ business
Unified Communications

Hero Internet brings Microsoft Teams calling to every NZ business

As New Zealand businesses adapt to remote working, Hero Internet offers Microsoft Teams calling for all, promising a seamless and cost-effective transition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit
Unified Communications

Chorus describes goals as it posts $52m profit

As the copper withdrawal looms, Chorus is looking at how it can leverage its fibre network to provide new products and services across the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Broadband data and voice minutes skyrocket as Auckland re-enters lockdown - Vodafone
Unified Communications

Broadband data and voice minutes skyrocket as Auckland re-enters lockdown - Vodafone

Auckland's return to lockdown has led to a 33% increase in fixed broadband data and a 45% rise in voice minutes, according to Vodafone NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Survey: How the pandemic is shaking up the network market
Network Infrastructure

Survey: How the pandemic is shaking up the network market

Network as a service adoption to accelerate by 38% within two years as businesses adapt, with APAC in the lead, according to a survey by Aruba.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Spectralink to provide UC for Melbourne Children's Hospital
Unified Communications

Spectralink to provide UC for Melbourne Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne has chosen Spectralink Versity as the communication platform for its 6,000 staff.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2020
Fortinet unveils firewall offering for hyperscale & 5G environments
Unified Communications

Fortinet unveils firewall offering for hyperscale & 5G environments

The company continues to push the boundaries of hardware-accelerated performance for security and networking convergence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF
Unified Communications

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF

New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Jabra's Evolve2 range empowers shift towards UC tools
Unified Communications

Jabra's Evolve2 range empowers shift towards UC tools

Jabra launches its Evolve2 range of headsets, designed for improved audio experiences in digital unified communications and collaborations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Why greater network visibility is needed to reduce the threat posed by IoT in the enterprise
IoT Security

Why greater network visibility is needed to reduce the threat posed by IoT in the enterprise

The rise of IoT presents exciting opportunities for enterprises, but also brings new cybersecurity risks. Network visibility is crucial.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
Intel & VMware collaborate on vRAN platform to support 5G
Virtualisation

Intel & VMware collaborate on vRAN platform to support 5G

Intel and VMware collaborate on software platform for virtualised radio access networks (vRAN) to support the rollout of 5G.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
D-Link ANZ extends COVR Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh System
Unified Communications

D-Link ANZ extends COVR Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh System

Adding these new options now allows the extension of the COVR Wi-Fi network to cover any home or home office with D-Link's mesh Wi-Fi solution.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Network managed services market could take short term dip
Unified Communications

Network managed services market could take short term dip

The evolution of network equipment may see managed services stalling short term before the rise of automation gives it a boost, says Dell'Oro.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
Digital transformation has become 'unstoppable' and essential for retailers, study finds
Unified Communications

Digital transformation has become 'unstoppable' and essential for retailers, study finds

Investing in digital transformation is crucial for retailers to survive, according to Fujitsu's global study. The majority see it as essential.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020