Vocus group stories - Page 3
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TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
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NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN’s ‘Enterprise Ethernet’ product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
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Vocus Communications wins a place on the NZ TaaS panel
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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The telecommunications-as-a-service panel aims to improve the way tel-com services are delivered to government agencies across NZ.
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Vocus preparing infrastructure for Australia Singapore Cable
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Vocus boosts Aussie infra for pending ASC launch, preps 8T capacity surge, new POPs, and Christmas Island link.
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Vocus sets up subsea cable PoP in ST Telemedia's Singapore data center
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Vocus has selected ST Telemedia’s Singapore data center, STT Tai Seng, to be the point of presence (PoP) for its new submarine cable.
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ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
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Vocus reshuffle leads to separation of enterprise and wholesale
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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The split will result in four reportable operating segments and has lead to some leadership changes in those areas.
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Vocus ASC set to support Indonesian information infrastructure
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Vocus Communications' Australia Singapore Cable was officially launched in Indonesia, highlighting its strategic and economic opportunities for the country.
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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
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NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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A number of industry stalwarts are on board for the much anticipated channel program including Cisco, Westcon Comstor, Telstra and Vocus.
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Industry players weigh in on Sky TV’s move to block websites
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.
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What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
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Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company’s Aussie data centre assets.
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New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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The cable will enhance connectivity between Australia and Singapore, especially considering Singapore is Australia’s 5th largest trading partner.
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No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.
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Superloop appoints Dan Whitford to drive strategic sales in APAC
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Industry pro Dan Whitford joins Superloop, set to rev up APAC strategic sales and leverage vast telecom experience.
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Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Salesforce and Vocus sign multi-million-dollar deal to enhance customer experience for Australia's telecom sector.
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Vocus sells off Macquarie Telecom stake for $41 million
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Vocus has sold its Macquarie Telecom shares – equating to 16% of the company – for $41 million, with Macquarie saying it welcomes the sale.
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Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Vocus Communications leaps forward, upgrading its tech with Nutanix's cloud platform on Dell EMC hardware, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.
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Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.