Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 89

5G hits NZ with Spark’s first live test in Wellington
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.

Telstra to cut jobs across Australia as work goes offshore
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Australia’s Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has confirmed Telstra plans to cut over 100 jobs, sending the work overseas.

Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.

How telecom providers can continue drive revenue - GlobalData
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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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.

Globe and Huawei team up to deploy commercial FDD Massive MIMO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Philippines' Globe Telecom collaborates with Huawei to launch the first commercial FDD Massive MIMO product, enhancing cell capacity and user experience.

Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.

IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.

Kiwi telco Telesmart takes over NEC Business Solutions
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Telesmart acquires NEC Business Solutions, strengthening its telecommunications engineering skills and positioning itself as NZ's leading NEC provider.

5G race ramping up with Huawei and Ericsson taking action
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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5G has been talked about for a number of years but the quest is really starting to heat up with the big players keen to express their handiwork.

Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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5G has long been in development with no shortage of hype surrounding the term - but Ericsson's CEO said at MWC it is officially in the here and now.

Fujitsu to deliver base station hardware to NTT DOCOMO
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Fujitsu announced that it has agreed to provide NTT DOCOMO with base station hardware that it intends to commercialize for 5G.

Oz’s internet needs a helping hand, a new study shows
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Australia is ranked 23rd of 30 high-income countries, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s The Inclusive Internet Index.

Chorus posts profit, trims staff - will invest in infrastructure, CX
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Chorus nets $47m in profit. CEO says company will continue to improve customer experience and invest in infrastructure across NZ.

Lenovo Data Center Group accelerates telco infrastructure and IoT focus
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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As 5G deployment plans further solidify across the globe, Lenovo will build and partner on NFV hardware and software solutions.

Vodafone and Huawei test IP microwave backhaul for 5G
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Vodafone and Huawei's lab tests show IP microwave links can achieve up to 2.7 Gbps, presenting a viable 5G backhaul solution with low latency.

Intel set to bring 5G PCs to customers in 2019
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Intel announced its collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G connectivity to Windows PCs.

How Spark’s transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Spark's financial results for H1 FY18 show progress on its transformation strategy, with strong performance in mobile, cloud, security, and service management.

SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.

Qualcomm, Samsung and KT achieve multi-vendor 5G NR interoperability
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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The end-to-end 5G NR interoperability testing demonstrated the essential components of the 5G NR air interface.

Huawei to help operators seize the opportunities of 5G
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Huawei is set to unveil a comprehensive range of 5G-ready Massive MIMO AAU products at MWC 2018, aimed at boosting operator readiness and user experiences.