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What lays ahead for 2012?
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What lays ahead for 2012?

As 2012 dawns, Clive Gold predicts a tech revolution: data science rises, IT sectors evolve, and IT security rethinks strategies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
NZ beats Australia for fixed-line BB penetration
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NZ beats Australia for fixed-line BB penetration

New Zealand outstrips Australia in fixed-line broadband penetration, highlighting a need for urgent infrastructure investment, says Minister.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2010
Nokia Siemens scores NBN contract
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Nokia Siemens scores NBN contract

Nokia Siemens wins a pivotal deal worth up to $400m over 10 years to supply crucial tech for Australia's NBN fibre network upgrade.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2010
Huawei wins Brunei contract
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Huawei wins Brunei contract

Huawei secures a major contract in Brunei, expanding its global fibre services footprint, promising to connect over 40,000 subscribers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2010
Lessons from across the ditch
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Lessons from across the ditch

The success of New Zealand's fibre to the home (FTTH) network relies heavily on early consumer adoption, according to industry stakeholders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Major changes ahead for Telstra
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Major changes ahead for Telstra

Telstra's CEO, David Thodey, eyes acquisitions in product development and software as the telecom giant pivots towards customer services and digital households.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2010
From across the Tasman
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From across the Tasman

Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Australian govt. broadband bill to peak at $26b
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Australian govt. broadband bill to peak at $26b

Australia's government broadband spend to hit $26bn, aiming for top-tier fibre access to 90% of homes, says NBN study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th May 2010
Michael Foley December Column
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Michael Foley December Column

New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative hits a key milestone with the release of an Invitation to Participate and the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Global Stories

National Broadband Network (NBN) stories

Huawei controversy could benefit resellers
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Huawei controversy could benefit resellers

With the New Zealand and Australian governments lining up on opposing sides of the Huawei debate, will local resellers feel the fallout?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Huawei fiasco: winners and losers
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Huawei fiasco: winners and losers

Amid a Huawei uproar, Australian ban contrasts sharply with New Zealand's welcoming stance, stirring a whirlwind of diplomatic and corporate tremors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2012
Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2012
Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade
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Southern Cross completes first stage of cable upgrade

Southern Cross boosts trans-Pacific cable's capacity to 1.4TBps, paving the way for faster broadband in Australia and NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2012
Aussies a huge step closer to UFB
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Aussies a huge step closer to UFB

Australia's two largest telecommunications companies, Telstra and Optus, have agreed to participate in the Australian government's NBN.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender
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Pacific Fibre releases Invitation to Tender

Pacific Fibre seeks bids for a game-changing cable system linking Australia, NZ, and the US, eyeing a solo build to boost regional connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams
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Fibre Watch: Pipe dreams

One company's recipe for making fibre-to-the-home available on tap involves blowing cables down consumers' water pipes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2011
Fibre Watch: UFB on shaky ground
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Fibre Watch: UFB on shaky ground

The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world
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Today Takapuna... tomorrow the world

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.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010