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Nokia & U Mobile prepare for live 5G trial in Malaysia
Unified Communications

Nokia & U Mobile prepare for live 5G trial in Malaysia

Nokia and U Mobile are preparing their networks for a live 5G trial in Malaysia, scheduled for later this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Transformation of industry verticals through 5G – Frost & Sullivan
Unified Communications

Transformation of industry verticals through 5G – Frost & Sullivan

5G has the potential to transform industry verticals through indoor connectivity, but certain key verticals will experience stronger growth than others.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities
Internet of Things

Why the retail industry has misplaced network priorities

Retailers face challenges with network downtime despite prioritizing AI and IoT, according to a study by Cradlepoint at RetailEXPO 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout
IoT Security

Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout

Healthcare organisations face significant security challenges due to diverse and complex IT environments, reveals Forescout's extensive study.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
DDN completes Nexenta acquisition
Edge Computing

DDN completes Nexenta acquisition

DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
What the future of fibre looks like in NZ
Chorus

What the future of fibre looks like in NZ

Commerce Commission plans new fibre network rules, ensuring fair pricing and quality service for NZ consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Zoom Phone beta announced for local customers
Unified Communications

Zoom Phone beta announced for local customers

Zoom has launched a beta version of its Zoom Phone service in Australia, introducing BYOC and certifying new desk phone devices from Poly and Yealink.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
AAEON wins edge accolades at COMPUTEX 2019
Edge Computing

AAEON wins edge accolades at COMPUTEX 2019

AI edge and IoT network solutions manufacturer AAEON has picked up two accolades at the COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
Unified Communications

Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards
Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Verizon makes major step towards Multi-Access Edge Compute
Unified Communications

Verizon makes major step towards Multi-Access Edge Compute

In a trial environment in California, the wireless provider achieved full virtualisation of baseband functions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Interview: Edge computing - the force powering hyperconverged infrastructure
Hyperscale

Interview: Edge computing - the force powering hyperconverged infrastructure

Scale Computing CEO Jeff Ready talks offerings, plans for the future, and a look as edge computing as the next tech innovation.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership
Hyperscale

Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership

Vertiv says this deal is an attempt to increase its footprint with Australian government and telecommunications providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts
Chorus

How Chorus aims to reshape service company maintenance contracts

Chorus has signed new contracts with Visionstream and Downer for the maintenance of its broadband networks in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Fujitsu aims to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers
Hyperscale

Fujitsu aims to bring advanced mobility services to global automakers

Fujitsu and Autonomic join forces to offer fast and flexible mobility-as-a-service solution to the automotive industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Beyond IoT: How businesses are using edge computing
Distributed Denial of Service

Beyond IoT: How businesses are using edge computing

Edge computing brings bandwidth-intensive content and latency-sensitive applications closer to the user or data source.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019