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Ultrafast Fibre completes 50,000th UFB connection, targets Kiwi business

Ultrafast Fibre celebrates 50,000th connection to its UFB network, with CEO William Hamilton saying this reflects the company's strength as a trusted provider.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

Unified Communications

Adams celebrates RBI completion, acknowledges Chorus

The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016

Internet of Things

New Zealand needs to get ready for IoT

New Zealand's first IoT Innovation Forum, hosted by Huawei at Auckland Viaduct Event Centre, urges the nation to prepare for a hyper-connected future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Unified Communications

Waiuku 17th New Zealand town to get ultra fast broadband

The ultra-fast-broadband (UFB) installation complete in the Waikato town of Waiuku, potentially connecting over 3628 homes, schools & businesses.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016

Unified Communications

It's official: 1.2 million Kiwis now have access to faster internet

Over 1.2 million New Zealanders can now connect to faster internet, thanks to Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiative rollouts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

What is the role of Edge Computing in New Zealand as it relates to the IoT?

Gaining traction year on year, the Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly transformed the way the global economy functions.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwis transfer their millionth mobile number

Over 1 million mobile phone numbers have been transferred between operators since NZ introduced number porting in 2007.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwi inventor turns to crowdfunding platform to get prototype to the masses

Kevin Halsall, an inventor hailing from Otaki in the Kapiti Coast, is working to revolutionise the mobility market with a hands-free mobility device.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

Unified Communications

$70M Kiwi connectivity project set to kick off next month

This month will see a team of specialist submarine cable experts arrive in Raglan, New Zealand, to lay the first section of the TGA undersea cable.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

EduTech

UFB 'game changer' for Kiwi school

Hamilton's Southwell School hails UFB as a catalyst for innovative learning, showcasing its tech strides at 'Beyond Broadband' event.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

To celebrate Samsung's new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits

Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

EduTech

School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones

New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis

New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016