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Case study: How did Ultrafast Fibre solve their communication issues?
Fri, 13th May 2016
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Ultrafast Fibre were trying to operate in a highly-competitive environment using a legacy phone system from the late 1990s - here's how they fixed it.
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New SMS channel launched by Zendesk
Fri, 13th May 2016
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A new offering allows businesses to connect via SMS to effectively communicate with increasingly mobile customers.
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It's official: 1.2 million Kiwis now have access to faster internet
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Over 1.2 million New Zealanders can now connect to faster internet, thanks to Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiative rollouts.
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Study finds brands aren’t ready for consumer expectations on mobile
Thu, 12th May 2016
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97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .
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Apple and SAP partner up, take on the enterprise app space
Fri, 6th May 2016
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Apple and SAP have joined forces to create new iOS apps, a software development kit and training academy for enterprise users.
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Cyber crime hits Aussie businesses hard
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Cyber crime has struck 63% of Australian businesses in the past year, with mobile security incidents affecting 71%, according to CompTIA's latest report.
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Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Spark Lab’s Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.
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Spark and Huawei bring lightning fast network speeds to NZ
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Spark and Huawei launch New Zealand's first 4.5G mobile site in Christchurch, reaching speeds of 1.15Gbps. #4G #technology.
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Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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A new Thunderbirds Are Go: Adventures app has been developed by a British production company and Kiwi developers.
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Spark NZ data centre reaping energy savings
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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A new cooling system implemented in a Spark data centre in Auckland is saving a street’s worth of energy every year.
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Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.
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How do NZ's SMEs really feel about cyber security, connectivity and more?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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NZ SMEs grow wary of cyber threats, with 70% voicing concerns over security—up 10% in six months—MYOB survey discloses a shift toward digital savviness.
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Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.
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N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
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Rolleston leading the pack in UFB adoption
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Rolleston sets the pace with over 50% Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake, outstripping national average and embodying 'town of the future' vision.
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Hands-on review: ASUS RP-AC68U Dual-band Wireless Repeater
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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These days our home Internet connections are nearly as crucial as our water and electricity - ASUS has produced an innovative product.
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Change is brewing: Leadership shakeup over at Spark
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.
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Analyst Opinion: The window is still open for fixed wireless technologies
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Renewed interest in fixed wireless broadband as factors such as upgrades to LTE technology and the need to connect the unconnected come into play.
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New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
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Kiwis transfer their millionth mobile number
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Over 1 million mobile phone numbers have been transferred between operators since NZ introduced number porting in 2007.