Telcos stories - Page 32
Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year
Mon, 21st May 2018
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mobile plan
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telcos
While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears they're still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected.
UFB unbundling now less likely post 2020
Wed, 9th May 2018
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uc
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telecommunications amendment bill
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lightwire business
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.
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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telstra
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australian government
Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.
Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia
Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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iot
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kordia
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kordia connect
From supporting Mayday calls to deploying drones, discover ten surprising facts about Kordia, New Zealand's versatile government-owned tech pioneer.
8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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uc
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nbn
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broadband
Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.
Full 5G rollout won't happen in 2018 - GlobalData
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
Forget the hype, the road to full 5G coverage is going to be a little longer than vendors and service providers have promised.
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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uc
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nbn
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broadband
Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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parental control
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The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.
FirstWave nabs first AU distie deal with Ingram Micro
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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public cloud
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
FirstWave says their public cloud security service platform will provide Ingram Micro's channel with new cloud security revenue opportunities.
How telecom providers can continue drive revenue - GlobalData
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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uc
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amdocs
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globaldata
The new landscape could be a problem for service providers. However, it could be a boon if telcos can situate themselves at the centre of services.
2017 sees smartphone shipments decline for the first time ever
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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apple
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Smartphone shipments fell in 2017 for the first time since their inception with some regions worse than others, but IDC remains optimistic.
Tech Mahindra and VMware team up to drive telco network and service transformation
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
As part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra has onboarded VMware vCloud NFV into Tech Mahindra's Virtual Network Function (VNF) Xchange programme.
LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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edutech
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iot
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chorus
The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telstra
NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
Exclusive interview: IT automation, robots and managed services in Indonesia
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
GAS expands Indo IT with Kaseya tie-up, eyeing automation & managed service lessons from ANZ. #TechDayExclusive.
Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office
Mon, 29th Jan 2018
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resellers
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nexion
It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.
Reseller spotlight: Nexion on SD-WAN and rapid expansion
Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Nexion managing director Paul Glass talks about how they've leveraged their partnerships to gain global traction.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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uc
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commerce commission
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2degrees
The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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uc
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solar power
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vodafone
Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.