Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 109
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government’s $300 million rural broadband scheme.
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.
Centrify rolls out Android for Work mobility offering
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Centrify enhances Android for Work with Google, boosting mobile security via identity management, SSO, and MFA across services.
Connectivity tech drives innovation in rural New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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The fourth annual MobileTech conference will take place in March next year and focus on innovative productivity tools for the rural sector.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city’s Gigatown win.
Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
Faster speeds for Vodafone customers as telco implements new tech
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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Vodafone ramps up 4G speeds in New Zealand, introducing Carrier Aggregation tech for up to 56% faster downloads.
Myths and truths about internet security
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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The reason so many people are being hacked at such a relentless pace is less about the users themselves and more about mainstream security solutions.
Huawei completes significant step in 5G development
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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The joint trial of 5G new radio access technologies is a key step toward accelerating 5G standardisation and commercialisation, says Huawei.
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
NBN releases new rollout plan
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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The NBN has released a new three-year construction plan with construction to 7.5 million premises due to start in the next three years.
Internet hacks on the rise, weak passwords remain a problem
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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In the past 12 months alone one in four internet users had at least one of their accounts hacked, leading to the loss or theft of personal information.
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.
Christchurch's fibre love continues as rollout passes halfway
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Enable has completed more than 50% of its fibre rollout across Christchurch, with families and small businesses among those taking up the offering.
Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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rural broadband initiative
South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
New head of retail among new executive lineup for Telstra
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Telstra gears up for retail revamp with Karsten Wildberger as its new retail chief, part of a strategic executive shuffle aimed at customer advocacy.
Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
Submissions wanted for DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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A new competition is calling on New Zealand’s top emerging entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge.
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.