TelcoNews New Zealand - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
New Zealand

Latest News - Page 300

They've got the power - Switch series helps businesses reconnect after loss of power
Network Infrastructure

They've got the power - Switch series helps businesses reconnect after loss of power

A reliable power supply that guarantees connected devices stay connected and always on is now more crucial than ever before.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA
Cybersecurity

British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA

​British Telecommunications (BT) has announced the appointment of Juni Yan as vice president for security in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years
Unified Communications

$21m Govt funding to power REANNZ innovation network for next seven years

The REANNZ network will receive an extra $21 million funding over the next seven years allocated from MBIE's Strategic Science Investment Fund.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul
Unified Communications

2degrees names Chorus the primary provider of national backhaul

2degrees and Chorus will commission the new 100Gb/s capacity during August. 2degrees is Chorus' first national 100Gb/s customer.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out
Unified Communications

Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out

Beware of partner programs that allow more established suppliers of the same solution to undercut new providers.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
SDN market to exceed US$54b by 2022 – APAC the fast growers
Network Infrastructure

SDN market to exceed US$54b by 2022 – APAC the fast growers

MarketsandMarkets has given the software defined networking (SDN) and networks functions virtualization (NFV) market a very healthy forecast.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Chunghwa Telecom conducts major senior management shakeup
Unified Communications

Chunghwa Telecom conducts major senior management shakeup

Chunghwa Telecom's management team has received a shakeup, with three major appointments to its executive team.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
SoftBank and NEC offer new business-oriented mobile network service
Unified Communications

SoftBank and NEC offer new business-oriented mobile network service

It can be used at locations where optical fiber lines are not provided or as an alternative to metal-wired lines such as DSL or digital access.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Cloudscene: World's largest cloud directory launches telco marketplace
Unified Communications

Cloudscene: World's largest cloud directory launches telco marketplace

Cloudscene's Marketplace connects buyers and sellers of colocation and cloud services, with over 5,000 service providers listed.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Commerce Commission

InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020

Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Commerce Commission

Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill

Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament
Unified Communications

Simon Bridges to introduce Bill to modernise Telco Act to Parliament

The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying 'discount' phones from Facebook groups
Facebook

Unsuspecting Kiwis aid thieves: The dangers of buying 'discount' phones from Facebook groups

New Zealand consumers buying second-hand mobile devices on Facebook risk purchasing fraudulently obtained phones, warns the TCF.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Broadcom expands portfolio with new data center system-on-chip solutions
Storage

Broadcom expands portfolio with new data center system-on-chip solutions

Broadcom releases new family of data center solutions, the BCM58800, designed for Smart NIC and scale-out storage applications.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Traditional data centre vs micro data centre deployments - who wins?
DataCentre infrastructure

Traditional data centre vs micro data centre deployments - who wins?

The weigh-up of the cost effectiveness of a single traditional data centre of one MW capacity against a cluster of micro data centres each of 5kW.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Is traditional BI software hampering your IoT success?
Data Analytics

Is traditional BI software hampering your IoT success?

Reliance on traditional BI software could be hampering IoT deployments, with a new report advocating AI at the edge for maximum value.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Unified Communications

Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans

Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery
Firewalls

Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery

Network admins, fret not: Embrace next-gen NAC solutions for seamless security and simpler IT management amidst tech explosion.

By Don Tan • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve
Unified Communications

Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve

Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017