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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.