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Connectivity stories - Page 3

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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Samsung's new and impressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines nostalgic flip phone charm with the cutting-edge technology you could once only dream of having.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with One-Net in Singapore
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with One-Net Communications to boost DAC solutions in Singapore, aimed at sectors like hospitality and transport.
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blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager
Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
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connectivity
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cloud
Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.
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Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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connectivity
Australia’s 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.
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Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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power / energy
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connectivity
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contact energy
Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.
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Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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ai
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ai agents
Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.
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McConnell Dowell speeds up construction with pop-up cellular connectivity
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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router
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connectivity
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construction
McConnell Dowell accelerates construction project kick-offs using Cradlepoint's cellular routers, reducing setup time and costs while enhancing flexibility.
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GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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quantum computing
GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy’s research institutions and universities.
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O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.
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ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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storage
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asus
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connectivity
ASUS has launched the new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in Australia and New Zealand, priced at AUD $1,599 and NZD $1,799 respectively, featuring significant upgrades in storage, RAM, and battery life.
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Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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wearables
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network infrastructure
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Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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cloud services
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collaboration
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connectivity
Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.
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Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Australia's government has granted AUD $1.5 million to the Large Area Wi-Fi project led by CIN, Pivotel, and Roobuck, which aims to boost regional and remote connectivity resilience.
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Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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uc
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power / energy
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cleantech
Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
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Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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storage
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.
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Singtel & SK Telecom join forces for next-gen telecom networks
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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gaming
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Singtel and SK Telecom have signed an MoU to advance next-gen telecom networks, focusing on AI, virtualisation, and preparing for 6G over the next two years.
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StarHub & NUS partnership to create a 'Borderless University'
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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data analytics
StarHub and NUS have signed an MOU to launch Singapore’s first Borderless University, providing seamless, high-speed connectivity via advanced 5G technology.
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SailPoint expands connectivity, supports 21k+ applications
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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connectivity
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systems integration
SailPoint Technologies expands its Connectivity platform, integrating over 1,100 enterprise and 20,000 custom applications to bolster identity security.
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Better connectivity for smarter transport
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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martech
To move towards smarter transport, the industry needs a holistic, interconnected system that leverages real-time data, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.