Netflix stories - Page 3
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
No surprise: Vodafone calls and data usage up as week three of lockdown sets in
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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youtube
Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.
Slack hires new head of APAC as remote working business booms
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Slack has reported that in the past seven weeks, more than 7,000 new companies have signed up to Slack as remote working becomes the new norm.
Video-streaming services to see a boom as people stay at home
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Most of the world’s economy is contingent around people leaving their houses; now, a ‘stay at home economy’ will see a meteoric boom.
Netflix to release The Witcher on December 20
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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digital entertainment
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tv
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netflix
Netflix's *The Witcher* debuts on December 20. The trailer has already garnered 11.4 million views, hinting at high anticipation among fantasy and gaming fans.
Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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google
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
Record-breaking data usage over school holidays
Mon, 6th May 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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chorus
Rather than pulling their hair out thinking of potential activities, it would appear Kiwi parents are turning to the internet to entertain their little ones.
No broadband caps please, we're Kiwis
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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netflix
More than 70% of broadband services in New Zealand are now uncapped as Kiwis' appetite for TV streaming grows.
Intel and Netflix to deliver an AV1 scalable codec
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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digital entertainment
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open source
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netflix
Intel and Netflix announced a new high-performance video codec that is available as open source to content creators.
We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.
Vodafone year end results show revenue growth and profit drop
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
With a $5m growth in revenue and 92,000 more customers over the last year, Vodafone remains in a strong position despite $7.7m less profit than 2017.
Two redesigns, one winner: Tailoring processes to customer preferences
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
For a product redesign to be successful, a meticulous rollout is required, coupled with a thorough understanding of your customer base.
Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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spark
Customers who have already signed up for 12 months of Spark's 'Netflix on us', can now access a further 6 months.
Update: It does not look like a Netflix app will be available on Nintendo Switch anytime soon
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netflix
It looks like Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait longer for a Netflix app to come. There are no plans for it to be on the Switch.
Netflix grows it distribution empire with a new acquisition
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Youku's hit series Day and Night to debut globally on Netflix, marking a major Chinese drama overseas distribution.
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV’s move to block websites
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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sky
Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.
Plugging the digital drain on the campus data center
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Plugging the drain and creating a digital-ready higher education data center can start with simplifying all this complexity with a lifecycle approach.
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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sky
Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.