Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories - Page 22

Google pledges to revolutionise Kansas City, Kansas, with an ultra-fast broadband network, sparking widespread enthusiasm and future aspirations.

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

Minister Joyce opens feedback on Telecom's bid to amend rules for rural broadband, aiming for fair service to schools and hospitals.

The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.

Leaked documents suggest that New Zealanders will be paying around $47 a month for ultra fast broadband when it becomes available.

Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.

Comms Minister Steven Joyce applauds the number of bidders stepping up to the mark, says it's great for the taxpayer.

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

InternetNZ says the option to delay or scrap the UFB process is a possibility being considered by parts of government.

Struggling with supplier issues? The key lies in mutual respect and clear communication, not power play. Here's how to enhance performance.

Businesses likened to negligent parents for failing in IT governance and responsibility, a critique urging better oversight and engagement.

Done the work, parted with a product, or engaged in consultancy services? Then be sure you get paid for it, says Sarah Lochead-MacMillan, Director of SLM Group.

2011 sees a surge in technology focusing on compliance, consumer-inspired enterprise tools, and deepening of social media integration in business processes.

Social media boffin Simone McCallum, shares personal insights into maximising the man-hours you pump into Twitter.

Amid chaos, contact centres evolve, using strategic training to foster growth and transform customer service into a refined profession.

Businesses embrace VoIP for cost-effective, high-quality communication, revolutionising customer interaction and enhancing remote work.

Businesses grapple with social media's dual role as a productivity tool and security risk in today's interconnected corporate world.

Businesses overcome WAN woes, harnessing optimized solutions for bottom-line benefits, increased productivity, and future-proofing.

Cloud computing surges in popularity, but experts affirm WAN optimisation is crucial now more than ever for closing the branch office gap.