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Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.
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Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.
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Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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healthtech
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SAS, Cisco and UTS have created the UTS-SAS-Cisco IoT Innovation Lab to explore the potential of IoT data analytics.
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Dunedin’s free Wi-Fi network complete
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
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Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
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Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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cloud communications
Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.
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Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company has only recently launched in Europe after establishing a strong presence in North America with clients like McDonalds and HSBC.
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Europe’s 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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martech
​The 5G industry has made impressive progress in the last six months with astonishing forecasts for the future - well, at least in Asia and America.
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8 ‘challenger’ telcos make calls to shake up the big 3’s market share
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
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Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.
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How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.
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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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nbn
The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
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Full 5G rollout won’t happen in 2018 - GlobalData
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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5g & beyond
Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.
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Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
Vertiv has launched the Liebert ITA2 UPS, a robust and highly-efficient power supply solution for various IT and non-IT applications.
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$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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farming software
New Zealand's agricultural sector could unlock NZD $570 million through enhanced use of IoT technology, driving productivity and sustainability improvements.
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Spirent Communications announces new programme for global partners
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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devops
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hyperscale
The provider of networks and services, as well as test and measurement solutions, is expanding its reach with a new global partner programme.
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IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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iot
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Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.
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Kordia completes IoT network that reaches 94% of population
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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iot
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datacom
Kordia completes Thinxtra's IoT network, covering 94% of the population. The Sigfox network enhances agriculture, smart city projects, and more, nationwide.