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Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks
Unified Communications

Ensuring driver safety in the age of evolving networks

With a year remaining to upgrade essential driver safety technology, acting today will safeguard the future well-being of fleet vehicle drivers.

By Max Verberne • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Firestory appoints Rob James as new Managing Director
Qantas

Firestory appoints Rob James as new Managing Director

Rob James appointed Managing Director of Australian software company Kablamo, focused on preventing bushfires with their Firestory software platform.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer
Digital Transformation

INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer

INX Software appoints Luke Disbury as CFO, with his experience across various industries adding value to the company's growth and transformation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022

Global Stories

Vodafone stories

Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report
Storage

Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report

Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Moonpig & Comms365 partner for logistics facilities communication
Supply Chain

Moonpig & Comms365 partner for logistics facilities communication

Comms365 provides mobile data internet connectivity to eCommerce giant Moonpig's logistics facility, ensuring 24/7 connectivity and supporting business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Tricentis boosts mobile testing with Virtual Mobile Grid launch
Unified Communications

Tricentis boosts mobile testing with Virtual Mobile Grid launch

Tricentis launches Virtual Mobile Grid, enhancing its mobile testing capabilities and ensuring superior app quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023
IWD 2023: Women form the majority of the unconnected population
Connectivity

IWD 2023: Women form the majority of the unconnected population

Women are still under-represented in technology, but Vodafone aims to connect 20 million more women in Africa and Turkey by 2025. #EmbraceEquity.

By Nadya Melic • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Digital Barriers hires new leaders to expand growth
Unified Communications

Digital Barriers hires new leaders to expand growth

Digital Barriers expands leadership team with key hires, bringing expertise in telco, hyperscale, and IoT to accelerate growth & revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
HMD Global appoints Brenden Folitarik as APAC Country Manager
Unified Communications

HMD Global appoints Brenden Folitarik as APAC Country Manager

Brenden Folitarik appointed as Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands for Nokia's smartphone and audio portfolio.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Kacific partners with Vodafone PNG for mobile satellite deployment
Space Technologies

Kacific partners with Vodafone PNG for mobile satellite deployment

Kacific has partnered with Vodafone PNG to deploy the satellite operator's Mobile Backhaul services in the remote region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to switch off 3G network by end of 2024

Vodafone NZ to shut down 3G network by August 2024, giving customers a two-year notice period to transition to 4G or 5G.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022

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Vodafone stories

Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO
Unified Communications

Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO

Kordia Group hires Joshua Reedy from Vodafone as Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for internal cyber security posture and team leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Vodafone awarded Palo Alto Networks ANZ Service Provider of the Year
Firewalls

Vodafone awarded Palo Alto Networks ANZ Service Provider of the Year

Vodafone NZ, set to become One NZ, has been named Palo Alto Networks ANZ Service Provider of the Year for 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022
Vodafone now a Microsoft Azure Peering Service partner
Hyperscale

Vodafone now a Microsoft Azure Peering Service partner

Vodafone NZ becomes Microsoft Azure Peering Service partner, offering direct access to Microsoft's networks for improved connectivity.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023

Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Vodafone NZ highlights disconnect within Kiwi organisations
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ highlights disconnect within Kiwi organisations

Vodafone New Zealand's Disconnection Report reveals the need for innovative solutions to keep employees happy and connected in the hybrid working environment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022