Fiji stories

Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.

KPMG Australia launches AUD $370,000 Nature Positive Challenge 2025 to back eco startups in Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea advancing AI and circular economy solutions.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.

Fiji now has the Pacific’s first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.

Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

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.

Australian cyber security firms AUSCERT and IDCARE are set to enhance resilience in the Indo-Pacific, targeting cyber-crime support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

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.

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.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.

Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.

Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.

Vodafone credits New Zealand customers’ calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.

Orange County uni embarks on eight-year project with telco equipment firm after ditching Cisco Catalyst switches.