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Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability
Unified Communications

Embracing the cloud and UFB for sustainability

Ricoh's Roly Smoldon discusses how embracing cloud technology and ultra-fast broadband (UFB) can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Gaming

Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB

Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
Chorus connections up; Boost HD 'on hold'
Unified Communications

Chorus connections up; Boost HD 'on hold'

Chorus bolsters its network with 6,000 new lines, but puts its Boost HD initiative on hold amid regulatory challenges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2014
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Unified Communications

Where is the government's UFB rollout up to

In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Unified Communications

Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia
Unified Communications

Planning important in leap to fibre, says Kordia

Before making the jump to fibre, there are some things to consider. Kordia's Murray Goodman outlines them and a possible planning process.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Snap examines... the benefit of fibre
Unified Communications

Snap examines... the benefit of fibre

Snap's James Koers champions fibre for Kiwi businesses, promising unparalleled improvements in productivity and network performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
High fibre time for Kiwi business...
Unified Communications

High fibre time for Kiwi business...

The nationwide UFB programme has raised the profile of fibre in New Zealand. But what does it mean for Kiwi businesses?.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
Pizza from New York: The fibre story
Unified Communications

Pizza from New York: The fibre story

Voyager's Dave Porteous looks at fibre's history and where it's going – and the economic benefits it brings the New Zealand economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans
Unified Communications

Adams slams 'underwhelming' Labour UFB plans

Labour's ICT policy of endless reviews would increase the digital divide, claims New Zealand's Minister for Communications and Information Technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014
Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns
Unified Communications

Time for a change as Ultrafast Fibre CEO resigns

Ultrafast Fibre CEO Maxine Elliott is leaving after three years, saying she will find a new opportunity to make a difference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start
Unified Communications

Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start

Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%
Unified Communications

Kiwi UFB uptake passes 10%

New Zealand's UFB uptake hits 10% as broadband connections surge by nearly 40% in the latest quarter, reveals Communications Minister Amy Adams.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco provides snappy home broadband

Snap has announced a national-high speed UFB plan, giving Kiwis access to the country's fastest broadband throughout New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Unified Communications

Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?

New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014
How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar
Unified Communications

How I would spend Chorus' marketing dollar

Gigatown marketing overshadows Chorus's core service issues, argues CEO, advocating better education and resource allocation for clarity.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Kiwi telcos warned... Adapt or risk becoming irrelevant
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos warned... Adapt or risk becoming irrelevant

New Zealand telco industry faces declining revenue as traditional strategy proves unsustainable, IDC report finds.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014
Telecom tells Kiwis... It's time for a 'Giganation'
Unified Communications

Telecom tells Kiwis... It's time for a 'Giganation'

Telecom, set to rebrand as Spark New Zealand, champions Gigabit broadband speeds across NZ, ushering in the era of 'Giganation'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014