Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 73
IDC predicts that spending on telecommunications will increase in 2018
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Worldwide spending on telecommunications services and pay TV services reached $1.6 billion in 2017, an increase of 1.4% year over year.
Ingram NZ poised to grab share of industrial IoT
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Ingram Micro NZ taps industrial IoT market with FreeWave deal, enhancing secure data collection and optimising remote industrial operations.
NBN reports healthy growth figures on the back of service initiatives
Mon, 14th May 2018
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NBN reports a 112% revenue increase for Q3, hitting AUD $1.4 billion, thanks to service initiatives, with active connections up by 1.7 million year-over-year.
Red Hat taps Spark talent for ‘Certified Professional of the Year’ award
Thu, 10th May 2018
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The company presented the award at the 2018 Red Hat Summit, with Spark's senior support engineer Neha Sandhu taking the honours.
UFB unbundling now less likely post 2020
Wed, 9th May 2018
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The current regulated price points ensure that ISP’s of all sizes are paying the same rate for the fibre that end users have available.
Parental Police: Why being ‘bad cop’ isn’t shielding kids from online threats
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Being the 'bad cop' by limiting online time isn't enough to shield kids from online threats. Education and active supervision are key, experts say.
Will 2018 be the year for OTT 2.0?
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Over the Top (OTT) video is rapidly gaining fans and market share, but 2018 could well be the year it reaches a whole new level.
Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus
Tue, 1st May 2018
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The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.
NBN partners with two leading universities in hunt for new tech
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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NBN partners with the University of Melbourne and the University of Technology Sydney in a USD $3 million deal to advance R&D in cutting-edge technologies.
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
Media & entertainment industry data centres being pushed to the edge
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Schnedier Electric's Russel Senesac says there are a number of factors behind the growing need for the industry to be powered by edge computing.
Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.
No sale: Vocus no longer looking to sell NZ business
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Vocus has decided to retain its New Zealand arm, rejecting multiple bids, asserting the business's strategic value and potential for shareholder returns.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Broadband Compare’s team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night’s storm
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.