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The Jury's out on SIP
Unified Communications

The Jury's out on SIP

The adoption of SIP in New Zealand is slower than the rest of the world, with Australia reportedly two years ahead.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Joyce fronts ICT trade mission to China
Unified Communications

Joyce fronts ICT trade mission to China

ICT Minister Steven Joyce is off to China tonight to boost the presence of New Zealand companies in the Chinese market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2010
iPhone 4 goes contract free
Unified Communications

iPhone 4 goes contract free

Apple's iPhone 4 now available without a contract in NZ, leap from Vodafone ties possible with no-contract purchases from Noel Leeming and Bond+Bond.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2010
Your portable Office
Unified Communications

Your portable Office

Working remotely is now simpler and more affordable, with mobile technology transforming business connectivity for SMEs.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
SKY and Orcon partner for online TV
Unified Communications

SKY and Orcon partner for online TV

SKY partners with Orcon for iSKY, bringing online TV to subscribers before Christmas, leveraging Velocix technology for better access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
Ovum: 2009 telcos worst year for a decade
Ovum

Ovum: 2009 telcos worst year for a decade

Ovum reports 2009 as the telecoms industry's worst year in a decade, but predicts a revival in 2010 with robust mobile sector growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
Digital TV deadline set - 2013
Unified Communications

Digital TV deadline set - 2013

NZ's Digital TV switchover set for Nov 2013, freeing up spectrum for 4G services. Already 70% of households are prepared for the transition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Facing the BIG GUNS
Unified Communications

Facing the BIG GUNS

Mark Callander of CallPlus is boldly challenging NZ's big three telecoms, aiming to transform the competitive landscape for better consumer services.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Better service for some, but a way to go
Unified Communications

Better service for some, but a way to go

So if the industry is going to improve its image, what should be the key areas of focus? Here are my suggestions:.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Preparing for a fibre future
Unified Communications

Preparing for a fibre future

Telecom NZ readies for the fibre era, poised to shape a digital future with over 25,000km of fibre, aligning with government's Ultra Fast Broadband plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Changing times
Unified Communications

Changing times

Rosalie Nelson, a leading voice at IDC NZ, sheds light on the telco industry's transformation amid regulatory changes and economic shifts.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Govt: Telecom outages undermine 111 confidence
Unified Communications

Govt: Telecom outages undermine 111 confidence

Minister Joyce targets Telecom over crumbling 111 service, demanding action as New Zealand's emergency confidence wanes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis
Government

Orcon: ComCom decision means better deals for Kiwis

Chief Executive Scott Bartlett sees substantial reduction of broadband and telephone packages following a recent Commerce Commission ruling.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2010
Orcon eyes new revenue from online video
Orcon

Orcon eyes new revenue from online video

Orcon partners with Alcatel-Lucent to launch an online video service via the Velocix platform, aiming to tap into new revenue streams across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
Telecom sells AAPT
Iinet

Telecom sells AAPT

Telecom sells AAPT's consumer division to iiNet for AUD $60 million and offloads an 18.2% stake in iiNet for AUD $70 million, streamlining its focus.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2010
Connector signs Renaissance vendor
Unified Communications

Connector signs Renaissance vendor

Allot Communications has chosen Connector Systems to represent it in New Zealand, raising questions about its existing partnership with Renaissance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2010
Commission reconsiders mobile termination
Commerce Commission

Commission reconsiders mobile termination

Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010
Business NZ members break ranks over regulation
Government

Business NZ members break ranks over regulation

An influential lobby group has broken ranks with Business NZ in a cross-submission supporting the regulation of Mobile Termination Rates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2010