Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 106
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative has connected the last remote school to faster broadband, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
UPDATED: Vodafone internet down around New Zealand, customers want answers
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Vodafone NZ internet is down around the country, and with no word from the company, customers have turned to Facebook to share their thoughts.
Major company on the hunt for new partners throughout NZ
Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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A major company is on the hunt for new partners throughout New Zealand to work with in offering their innovative telco services to their customers.
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.
Demand for secure identity solutions grows
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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Key trends including ongoing advancements in privacy protection and a more mobile and connected experience will have a big impact on secure identities.
Vodafone says goodbye to Viaduct, hello to Workplace of the Future
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Vodafone to unite Auckland staff in a futuristic hub at Smales Farm, signalling a tech-led workplace evolution.
How we buy and use smartphones is changing
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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This year will see a number of consumers buying secondhand devices, an increase in mobile shopping, data exclusive calls becoming the norm, and more..
How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Telco companies are being forced to take drastic action because of competition, market consolidation and customer demands.
Zebra warns a crossroads is approaching for mobile strategies worldwide
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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The Windows Embedded operating systems that run on more than 15 million mobile devices globally, reach end-of-support within five years.
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Smartphones leading online sales
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Smartphones are now driving more online sales and traffic for retailers than tablets, according to a new report.
Trust in mobile apps and services at an all time low
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Over a third of consumers are put off by downloading mobile apps due to privacy and security concerns, says MEF's Global Consumer Trust Report.
When should you price match?
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Amid telecom cost wars, NZ ISPs ponder sustainable pricing, seeking a balance between matching rivals and keeping margins healthy.
Vodafone launches scholarships to give Kiwi youth head start
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Vodafone is offering scholarships to young New Zealanders to pursue a career in technology, valued at up to $20,000 each.
Spark commits to better customer service, launches online outage map
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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As part of the campaign is Spark's new Outage Map, which gives a real-time view of any problems on Spark’s mobile broadband or landline networks.
Gore District Council says hello to modern world, rolls out free WiFi
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Free WiFi has been rolled out in the New Zealand town of Gore, making it one of the first southern towns to offer the service.