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Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific

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Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
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Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.
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Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
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NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
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Exclusive: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands into critical networks

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
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ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.
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Kacific wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.
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Telstra, Google & APTelecom boost Pacific digital connectivity

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.
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Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
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Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific

Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
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Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure

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Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
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Cisco out Alcatel in, saves US uni $100m

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Orange County uni embarks on eight-year project with telco equipment firm after ditching Cisco Catalyst switches.