Slingshot stories
Slingshot CEO Mark Callander questions government's high copper pricing plans, believing Kiwis are being treated unfairly by bearing the cost. Do you agree?.
TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.
Company's investment in their network is paying off according to the latest measurements from broadcast monitoring firm Truenet.
Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.
In a swift turnaround, Vodafone zooms from last to first in ADSL browsing speed, edging out rivals with sub-0.5 second page loads.
CallPlus and Slingshot ditch Vodafone for Telecom to boost mobile services with superior data plans and smartphone packages, aiming for growth.
Aucklanders and Rugby World Cup visitors can enjoy unlimited free wi-fi from CallPlus at 1000 hotspots, outmatching the city's existing service.
Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.
Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.
An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.
N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.
Simms International's upward climb continues, with the company launching locally configured Dell servers for resellers – and a new cashed up owner on hand.
As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.
Slingshot users experienced brief broadband and calling outages, now resolved, as the provider worked swiftly to fix the network hiccup.
Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
The service will offer unlimited viewing for $9.99 per month, rising to $16.99 per month once the introductory period is over.
Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.
WAN optimisation is losing its 'niche' aspect and heading mainstream according to Riverbed's regional director.
Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.
HP insists that the future lies in managed print services, urging channel partners to invest and adapt for success.
