Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 91

Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.

Has Chorus broken the law?
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Chorus surpasses Nielsen's Law forecasts, achieving widespread availability of 1Gbps services in 2018, much earlier than their predicted 2020 target.

Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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5g & beyond
Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.

Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office
Mon, 29th Jan 2018
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It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.

An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei release a pioneering report on 5G network slicing for smart grids, detailing major advances and future plans.

Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Grant McBeath has been named interim CEO of Spark HMB, stepping in as Jason Paris departs in 2018 for an international opportunity.

ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.

Comba Telecom aims to help customers evolve their wireless networks
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Comba Telecom is participating in global 5G trials, developing advanced NR solutions like base station antennas and massive MIMO AAS for network evolution.

Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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ChannelLife talks to Cradlepoint CMO and APAC MD about what to expect from the company’s move to a subscription model.

How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.

Vocus reshuffle leads to separation of enterprise and wholesale
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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The split will result in four reportable operating segments and has lead to some leadership changes in those areas.

The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.

Beam Wi-Fi to your devices through a lamp
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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MyLiFi, a lamp offering LiFi connectivity with speeds of 23 Mbps, is now on Indiegogo. The app-controlled LED light has already won two CES innovation awards.

AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia’s 2018 predictions for cloud security
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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It’s essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.

Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Polycom’s Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.

Singtel & Ericsson hit 1Gbps LAA network speeds in Asia-Pacific first
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Singtel and Ericsson have achieved a groundbreaking 1.1Gbps using LAA technology in an Asia-Pacific first, paving the way for faster LTE network speeds.

Kiwis across the country continue to embrace UFB
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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The number of New Zealand households and businesses connected to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) has increased by 11%...

Big Switch unveils network visibility platform for 4G/5G LTE mobile networks
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Multiple Big Mon Service Nodes can be clustered to deliver multi-terabit performance, thus serving tens of millions of subscribers.

ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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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.

10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.