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Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated
Unified Communications

Broadband: ecosystems, not egosystems - Updated

Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
New rules spread infrastructure burden
Unified Communications

New rules spread infrastructure burden

NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
Mobility forces UC out of the office
Unified Communications

Mobility forces UC out of the office

UC transforms as mobility and cost-effective video drive business tech, pushing the NZ market towards a $212.2M growth by 2017.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Vodafone claims 2degrees has harmed competition
Unified Communications

Vodafone claims 2degrees has harmed competition

Why the company is taking the credit for mobile price cuts and saying competition has slowed since 2degrees launched in 2009.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2011
Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ
Unified Communications

Delay digital dividend decision InternetNZ

InternetNZ urges delay in 700MHz band decisions to align NZ with international tech direction, advocating for future-proof strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
VoIP-enable your customer's workforce
Unified Communications

VoIP-enable your customer's workforce

New Zealand telecom firms hesitate on VoIP, but global markets see major shifts. VoIP cuts costs, boosts flexibility, and taps mobile device potential.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Mobility momentum to shake up channel
Unified Communications

Mobility momentum to shake up channel

Adapt now or face the consequences. That's the message to resellers – and customers and carriers – when it comes to mobility, discovers Keith Newman.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline
Unified Communications

Telecom demerger approved - split from Chorus in the pipeline

Telecom's shareholder vote massively approves its split from Chorus, paving the way for a major shake-up in broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2011
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Unified Communications

Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills

NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2011
CallPlus switching telcos
Unified Communications

CallPlus switching telcos

CallPlus and Slingshot ditch Vodafone for Telecom to boost mobile services with superior data plans and smartphone packages, aiming for growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2011
Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon
Windows

Channel destruction: why traditional resellers won't exist soon

NZ IT resellers face extinction as bank offers cut-price tech, signaling a shift towards direct vendor sales and cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
Answering the call
Unified Communications

Answering the call

Wholesale broadband price wars ignite as UK gears up for ultrafast fibre, promising a digital revolution in business communications.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Endace expanding into Silicon Valley
Juniper Networks

Endace expanding into Silicon Valley

Kiwi firm Endace expands in US market, opening an office in Silicon Valley and hiring a veteran from Juniper Networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Smartphone sales drop
iOS

Smartphone sales drop

US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2011
BYOD – Just not right now
Bring Your Own Device

BYOD – Just not right now

Despite the hype, Ovum's survey finds the majority of big firms in NZ and Australia aren't ready for BYOD, sticking to provided devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011
Telecom broadband regulation terms to stay
Government

Telecom broadband regulation terms to stay

Telecom to remain regulated as Commerce Commission finds limited competition in the UBA broadband market, affecting market dynamics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
Exclusive: iPhone 5 NZ release date
Gaming

Exclusive: iPhone 5 NZ release date

It's been rumoured for months and is well overdue, when will kiwis be able to get their hands on the iPhone 5?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2011
Telcos given six weeks for spectrum submissions
Technology Gifts

Telcos given six weeks for spectrum submissions

Telcos have just six weeks to pitch for the 700MHz band, pivotal for 4G rollout, says Ministry of Economic Development.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2011