Telcos (Telco) stories - Page 29
Vendors selected for govt managed services panel
Fri, 11th May 2012
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fujitsu
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datacom
Gen-i, Datacom and Fujitsu come out on top of procurement project led by new Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
Why Chorus investors are scared
Thu, 10th May 2012
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's latest move appears to signal bad news for the fibre network company; what's really going on?.
Major telcos all approved as All-of-Government mobile suppliers
Tue, 8th May 2012
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uc
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lenovo
Gen-i, Vodafone and 2degrees all make the cut in deal Economic Development Minister estimates will save government $60m.
2degrees lets Wellingtonians ‘Touch2Pay’
Fri, 4th May 2012
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nfc
Partnership with Snapper lets users pay bus and taxi fares by simply touching their mobile phones to a terminal.
Remedy working but telco doctor's future still uncertain
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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government
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commerce commission
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telco
Telecommunications commissioner Dr Ross Patterson's job is on the line, despite injecting a healthy dose of competition into the sector.
Orcon boss trashes doomsayer rivals
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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telstraclear
Orcon's boss, Scott Bartlett, challenges doom-laden rivals, eyeing bright futures and partnerships at TelCon12.
World will be copper for next 2-3 years: TelstraClear CEO
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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uc
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vodafone
TelstraClear CEO declares the telecom industry will bank on copper for 2-3 more years, despite the allure of fibre broadband.
2degrees ready for mobile data battle
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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2degrees
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2degrees turbocharges mobile broadband, adding 8 more cities to its network. Aiming to dominate in a tight race with $400M investment.
Opinion: Security is our number one concern
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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ddos
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telstraclear
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TelstraClear CEO asserts security should top telecom risks, prioritizing user safety over technical vulnerabilities in cyber realm.
Cross-network traffic on the rise: Commerce Commission
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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government
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commerce commission
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telco
Customers happier calling friends and family on competing networks thanks to last year's changes to termination rates.
Analyst advises against buying Apple
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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technology gifts
An analyst at BITG Research has downgraded Apple's stock to 'neutral,' citing telecoms' reluctance to continue heavy iPhone subsidies.
Telco deal brings NFC one step closer
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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uc
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nfc
Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.
Huawei fiasco: winners and losers
Thu, 29th Mar 2012
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chorus
Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.
Chorus seeks harmony with former rivals
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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chorus
Chorus extends an olive branch to rivals, aiming to boost UFB initiative's efficiency, in a move away from past tensions.
Telcos agree to additional compliance measure
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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chorus
TCF members to self-certify compliance to industry regulations, with companies breaching rules to be 'named and shamed'.
One man’s disaster
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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cybersecurity
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banking
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check point software
Buoyed by an ever expanding threat landscape, Check Point Software Technologies is eyeing up New Zealand’s mid-market.
Adams asks ICT industry to show leadership
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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government
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telco
New ICT Minister Amy Adams outlines strategy to ensure New Zealanders benefit from $1.35 billion Ultra Fast Broadband project.
Check Point turns to channel for mid-market push
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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malware
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devops
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apm
Security software vendor sees opportunity in mid-tier & SMB space, wants resellers to help them understand the sector.
How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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smartphones
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motorola
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google
Ovum says it’s time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
Towers to banish dial-up in rural NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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rural broadband initiative
The first of 154 broadband towers launches in rural NZ, marking a major step towards eradicating dial-up internet.