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Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Unified Communications

Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans

Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Unified Communications

Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney
Internet of Things

Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney

SAS, Cisco and UTS have created the UTS-SAS-Cisco IoT Innovation Lab to explore the potential of IoT data analytics.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete
Unified Communications

Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Unified Communications

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

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.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Unified Communications

SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office
Unified Communications

Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office

Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry
Unified Communications

Morpheus VP confident for entry into Europe data centre industry

The company has only recently launched in Europe after establishing a strong presence in North America with clients like McDonalds and HSBC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Europe's 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia
Unified Communications

Europe's 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia

​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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share
Unified Communications

8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Network Infrastructure

Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools
Network Infrastructure

How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools

VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Unified Communications

Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Full 5G rollout won't happen in 2018 - GlobalData
Unified Communications

Full 5G rollout won't happen in 2018 - GlobalData

Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications

Vertiv has launched the Liebert ITA2 UPS, a robust and highly-efficient power supply solution for various IT and non-IT applications.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector
Agricultural Technology

$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector

New Zealand's agricultural sector could unlock NZD $570 million through enhanced use of IoT technology, driving productivity and sustainability improvements.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Spirent Communications announces new programme for global partners
Network Infrastructure

Spirent Communications announces new programme for global partners

The provider of networks and services, as well as test and measurement solutions, is expanding its reach with a new global partner programme.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge
Blockchain

IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge

Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018