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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
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Unified Communications

5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark

Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
NZ's BayCom named NEC UC Partner of the Year yet again!
Unified Communications

NZ's BayCom named NEC UC Partner of the Year yet again!

New Zealand's BayCom named NEC's Unified Communications Channel Partner of the Year for the third year running in the Export category.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
5G network infrastructure market to reach $8.1 billion - Gartner
Unified Communications

5G network infrastructure market to reach $8.1 billion - Gartner

Global 5G network infrastructure market revenue is set to double in 2020 but overall mobile infrastructure revenue is expected to decline, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Vodafone NZ upgrades more than 120 mobile cell sites in preparation for 5G
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ upgrades more than 120 mobile cell sites in preparation for 5G

Vodafone NZ upgrades 120+ mobile cell sites in response to growing data use, with a focus on 4G and 4.5G technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
HPE announces worldwide remote access to new 5G lab
Unified Communications

HPE announces worldwide remote access to new 5G lab

The goal of the lab is to accelerate adoption of open, multivendor 5G solutions by allowing HPE customers and partners a place to test and develop.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure
IoT Security

Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure

Forescout and ServiceNow team up to enhance operational technology capabilities and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2020
Verizon Business fast-tracks IoT solution deployment with Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Verizon Business fast-tracks IoT solution deployment with Microsoft Azure

Verizon Business partners with Microsoft Azure to streamline the development of IoT applications and fast-track its end-to-end IoT solution programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020