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Spark and Vodafone need to up their customer service game
Customer Relationship Management

Spark and Vodafone need to up their customer service game

Consumer NZ slams Spark and Vodafone for poor customer service as consumers face long wait times to get support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Dual-use routers raise security concerns
Wireless Networks

Dual-use routers raise security concerns

At least 1 in 3 home routers will be used as public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2017, exacerbating security and privacy concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
ITrecycla

ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Unified Communications

What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?

Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.

By Chantel Cary • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world
Unified Communications

How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world

Telco companies are being forced to take drastic action because of competition, market consolidation and customer demands.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016
Australian UC market shaken up by disruptive technologies
Unified Communications

Australian UC market shaken up by disruptive technologies

As the market is impacted by disruptive technologies, UC solutions will evolve to stay relevant in order to service the core need for enterprise comms.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Alcatel-Lucent and Nuage chosen to transition telcos to the cloud
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent and Nuage chosen to transition telcos to the cloud

Alcatel-Lucent will facilitate China Mobile and China Unicom's transition to the cloud with ultra-broadband access, IP networking, NFV and SDN tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
Dell goes Extreme with new unit for data centre efforts
Network Infrastructure

Dell goes Extreme with new unit for data centre efforts

Dell intensifies its data centre strategy by forming the Extreme Scale Infrastructure unit, led by ex-HP exec James Mouton.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Unified Communications

5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors

5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
SD­-WAN: Threat or opportunity for telcos?
Network Infrastructure

SD­-WAN: Threat or opportunity for telcos?

SD-WAN is disrupting the enterprise wide area network market. Silver Peak's Doug Farndale looks at whether telcos should be scared - or excited.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative
Unified Communications

Labour Party continues to bag on rural broadband initiative

The Labour Party says Minister Amy Adams is currently trying to contain the fallout from the Government's $300 million rural broadband scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
Emerson appoints new channel head, launches new program and adds distie
Distribution Central

Emerson appoints new channel head, launches new program and adds distie

Emerson Network Power energises ANZ channel with Mo Kandeel at the helm, launching an innovative program and a new distributor.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators
Unified Communications

OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators

Over the Top voice providers such as Skype and WhatsApp are disrupting the traditional telcos, and encouraging them to 'fight back'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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ACCC puts Aussie telcos on notice about common contact clause
Refund

ACCC puts Aussie telcos on notice about common contact clause

Telco providers are being put on notice about potentially unfair, outdated contract terms, with Exetel already stung by the ACCC crackdown.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Your school's network could be faster... and safer
Firewalls

Your school's network could be faster... and safer

To keep your student's heads down and brains turned on, you need to ensure that your network is equal to the task.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016
Australian IoT in the home to hit $200m by 2020
Internet of Things

Australian IoT in the home to hit $200m by 2020

The IoT in the home market in Australia is forecast to tip $200 million by 2020 with security and energy management solutions leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Why organisations need to earn - not demand - public trust
Data Protection

Why organisations need to earn - not demand - public trust

Businesses must rebuild public confidence in their ability to store and protect NZ citizens' personal information, says John Kendall of Unisys.

By John Kendall • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015