Cogent Stories

Kiwi Stories

Cogent stories

Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert

Outdated software left internet-linked devices exposed, with supermarkets warned the same flaw could disrupt everyday shopping in New Zealand.

By Mary Argue • 2 min read • Today

Unified Communications

Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications

Cogent bolsters its unified comms offerings, partnering directly with NEC to provide cost-efficient, high-quality solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

TelstraClear

WorldxChange gets serious about growth with new COO

Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2012

Global Stories

Cogent stories

Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare reports Q4 fall in shutdowns amid outages

Cloudflare logs steep Q4 drop in state-ordered shutdowns, but flags more than 180 2025 outages from cable damage, storms and conflict.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Hyperscale

Aruba launches new global cloud data centre with Cogent

Aruba has activated a new global cloud data centre, based at its technology campus on the outskirts of Milan and provided by internet service provider Cogent.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020

Hyperscale

Cogent opens PoP at Datacenter.com facility in Amsterdam

Datacenter.com has announced an expansion of its network eco-system after adding Cogent Communications to its portfolio of carrier networks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

NEC AU announces channel programme just for Kiwi partners

NEC Australia has rolled out a new partner programme for NZ to help selected NEC UC integrators to deliver a better experience to end-users.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018

Unified Communications

Cogent enters new video comms partnership with Kiwi startup FaceMe

The company says videoconferencing software & video tech is something it has been missing, and this partnership will benefit their channel network.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Customer Relationship Management

Liquid Voice signs first NZ distie agreement with Cogent

Liquid Voice partners with Cogent for first New Zealand distribution agreement for call recording and quality management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016

Unified Communications

Cogent snaps up professional services company Network Pro

Cogent has acquired professional services company Network Pro, for an undisclosed sum in a deal aimed at adding managed services depth and scale.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Cogent chosen as primary NZ reseller of Aspect Software

Cogent has signed a channel partner and reseller agreement with Aspect Software, a global vendor in the customer contact management space.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015

Unified Communications

Cogent forms Skype for Business practice

The Skype for Business practice will help Cogent meet the demand for Skype for Business solutions, while also complimenting its existing capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015