Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 200
Surviving the winter
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As winter chills bite, contact centres like Mercury Energy brace for a surge in calls and employee absenteeism, revealing a crucial focus on staff wellness.
On the front line of connectivity
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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How are councils using technology, and connecting their citizens? Louis van Wyk takes a look at the local government sector.
Fishing in an ever-decreasing talent pool
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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As ICT demand spikes, firms struggle in a dwindling talent pool, turning globally to fill critical roles in a competitive job market.
Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Ex-Vodafone exec Mark Rushworth spearheads Pacific Fibre to link NZ and the US with a new cable, aiming to bring the world closer to New Zealand.
New initiative for US internet privacy
Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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A think tank has been formed in the US calling for better internet user privacy in a new online civil right initiative called Digital Due Process.
Datacraft wins NZTE contract
Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Datacraft will supply the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) with its telecommunications services for the next three years.
NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists named
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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35 finalists have been announced for the awards that recognise excellence in the New Zealand hi-tech industry.
Emergency code may not cover VoIP customers
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Minister urges telcos to adopt a 111 code that overlooks VoIP users, raising concerns for emergency service accessibility.
XT doesn’t cover 97% of the population - Gen-i
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Gen-i admits Telecom's XT Network falls short of its 97% coverage promise, impacting New Zealand's connectivity aspirations.
Informatica steps closer to zero lag data delivery
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Informatica acquires 29West's ultra-low latency messaging technology to create zero-latency data integration platform.
Joyce urges telcos to sign up to 111 code
Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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ICT Minister Steven Joyce is urging telco providers to sign up to an industry code on emergency calling, following a recent 111 outage.
TeamTalk accuses TCF of immoral behaviour
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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TeamTalk CEO David Ware has accused the Telecommunications Carriers Forum of using their influence to bully the industry and cover up immoral behaviour.
Another Vodafone exec exits the building
Mon, 22nd Mar 2010
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Vodafone NZ sees another top exec departure, with Networks GM Mike Davies leaving amid a wave of high-level exits.
Anti-ACTA event to be held in Wellington
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Wellington will host PublicACTA, a forum critical of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, to allow public discourse two days before official negotiations.
Woosh brings back the Joy
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Woosh defies setbacks, revitalises its fixed line plans with unique data caps, outstripping competitors and redefining connectivity.
Regional alliance pushes for more fibre
Tue, 16th Mar 2010
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The government's $300 million rural broadband plan doesn't go far enough according to the New Zealand Regional Fibre Group (NZRFG).
CallPlus - new CEO, new direction
Mon, 15th Mar 2010
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Mark Callander steps in as CallPlus CEO, steering the company towards local loop unbundling in Hamilton, nationwide WiMAX rollout, and expanding MVNO services.
Kiwi entrepreneurs announce international cable
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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Rod Drury, Stephen Tindall and Sam Morgan have announced today they are backing the creation of an international cable to rival Telecom’s Southern Cross Cable.
Credibility of ComCom in question - 2degrees
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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2degrees challenges ComCom's credibility over non-regulation of mobile termination rates, fearing harm to consumers and industry.
ICANN chief urges African internet expansion
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom calls on African nations to enhance affordable internet access, equating the current digital deficit to a modern drought.