Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 137
Online Govt services a hit with Kiwis
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Kiwis embrace digital era, with online Govt transactions surging to 43.3% - aiming for 70% by 2027, says Internal Affairs Minister.
2,000 Kiwi schools on board N4L
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Two thousand schools have registered their interest in joining the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.
Dot Kiwi: Changing the face of the Internet...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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New Zealand is set to launch the new top-level domain name .kiwi, sparking a debate about branding strategies among businesses.
Quickflix unfazed by new Telecom TV competition...
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Quickflix responds to Telecom's plan to launch video streaming service in New Zealand, says competition is a good thing.
Minister backs new Telecom TV approach
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.
Telecom changes its name to Spark
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom rebrands as Spark, reflecting a shift towards digital services and aiming to embody the energy and creativity of New Zealanders.
Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.
Vodafone Oz unveils largest 4G international roaming network
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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Vodafone Australia to launch the biggest 4G global roaming network, offering fast access in NZ, the UK, Europe at no extra cost.
Chorus puts up proposal for copper line pricing
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Chorus floats new approach on copper line regulation to the Commerce Commission, aiming to streamline cost evaluations and quell pricing disputes.
New cybersafety resource OWLS takes flight
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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OWLS cybersafety resource launches in NZ, aiming to educate youths about online privacy with the backing of educational bodies.
Road trip delivers tech to rural schools
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Rural schools in the North Island are being given a helping hand to keep up with technology and match the education standards of their city-bred counterparts.
Vodafone NZ and Ciena complete successful 400G network trial
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Vodafone NZ and Ciena trial a 400G network, promising high-speed lanes for customers, marking a leap for cloud and content demands.
Slingshot tops customer satisfaction in NZ
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Slingshot claims top spot in NZ broadband customer satisfaction, sweeping all categories in a Canstar Blue survey, says GM Taryn Hamilton.
Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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LinkedIn has crossed 50 million members in the Asia Pacific region, with New Zealand among nine countries in the region that have over one million members.
More than a quarter of Kiwis on board UFB project
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Over 1/4 of NZ's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative completed, boosting rural and urban connectivity, says Minister Adams.
International Telematics and Gen–i join forces in M2M partnership
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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ITL and Gen-i partner to provide fleet management solutions using Telecom's mobile network for transportation operators.
How to secure your Yahoo Xtra email account…
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Fresh from updating users on new Yahoo Xtra email security measures, Telco offers Kiwis advice on how to combat any further breaches.
Telecom updates users on new Yahoo Xtra email security measures
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Telecom upgrades security for Xtra email platform with new encryption setting, SSL. Users urged to update settings.
Think Sochi is a Cyber-War Zone? Try Your Local Starbucks
Sat, 8th Feb 2014
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NBC News accused of misleading report on cybersecurity in Sochi; conditions equally bad at Starbucks, says Gartner analyst.
Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.