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New billion dollar Cisco-Ericsson partnership 'aggressive' move
Cisco

New billion dollar Cisco-Ericsson partnership 'aggressive' move

A new partnership between Cisco and Ericsson to create 'the networks of the future' has been dubbed an 'aggressive move' - but one with big rewards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
HP and Ericsson team up for mobile networking
HP

HP and Ericsson team up for mobile networking

HP and Ericsson are joining forces globally to drive innovation in mobile networking with joint Wi-Fi and LTE solutions and a bilateral reseller deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones
Mobile Device Management

Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones

​By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world's population will be using smartphones.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
New Ericsson fibre optic facility up and running in Wellington
Health Technologies

New Ericsson fibre optic facility up and running in Wellington

Ericsson has revealed the commencement of commercial production from the new fibre optic duct manufacturing facility in Todd Park, Porirua, Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2013
Expanding Check Point recruits F5 Networks MD
Ericsson

Expanding Check Point recruits F5 Networks MD

The internet security provider says new man will be responsible for overall business operations, sales and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Hello Moto… new ANZ GM appointed
EduTech

Hello Moto… new ANZ GM appointed

Motorola Solutions has appointed David Arkles as general manager of the company's Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Unified Communications

Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Pro-active Promapp makes triple Auckland hire
Ericsson

Pro-active Promapp makes triple Auckland hire

Kiwi business process software provider adds three new positions to its growing offices in Auckland in a bid to support its on-going growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
4G or not 4G as Telecom dumps Alcatel-Lucent
Unified Communications

4G or not 4G as Telecom dumps Alcatel-Lucent

Telecom replaces Alcatel-Lucent with Huawei for its 4G build, aiming to have 4G LTE live in Auckland by October with advanced tech trials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban
Ericsson

Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban

Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
Samsung set for shock Telstra rollout role?
Unified Communications

Samsung set for shock Telstra rollout role?

South Korean company is expected to become a surprising new vendor in the mobile infrastructure space, helping expand Telstra's LTE network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012

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Lawrie stepping down from Cisco's top Kiwi role
Microsoft

Lawrie stepping down from Cisco's top Kiwi role

Geoff Lawrie is departing Cisco New Zealand after nine years in the top role, with Dave Wilson stepping into the country manager role from November.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers

Wi-Fi calling changes communication behavior among users, with more frequent and longer voice calls, claims a new Ericsson report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation
Unified Communications

Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation

Spark advances in IT revamp with Ericsson, speeding up Kiwi mobile services and enhancing customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2014
Kiwis choose device size with tablets on the rise
Apple

Kiwis choose device size with tablets on the rise

New Zealanders prefer tablets for internet access, with ownership poised to hit over 1/3 of daily users, amid surging demand for portability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2013
50% of Kiwis know nothing about online info collecting
Unified Communications

50% of Kiwis know nothing about online info collecting

Around half of New Zealanders don't realise their personal information is being collected online, while approximately a third of people don't worry about it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
The Duct of Wellington
Digital Transformation

The Duct of Wellington

Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013