Telco / Telecommunications stories - Page 47

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.

Global Mode service, which allowed access to international content, will no longer be available in New Zealand from 1 September 2015.

Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.

Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.

Huawei and Vodafone have entered into a strategic alliance to focus on the enterprise market in a number of regions, including Asia Pacific.

Accounting software reseller Enprise Group posted an annual profit in its first filing on the NZAX as it places greater emphasis on the NZ market.

Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.

Vocus, WxC’s current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

At Fieldays, mobile data use soared by 110%, with attendees consuming over 400GB in the first 48 hours.

Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.

Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

Competition among fixed-line retailers remains strong & the sector is responding positively to consumer demand for better broadband quality and value.

Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

With the launch of Spark’s app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.

Woolworths boosts its retail prowess, joining forces with Telstra to provide 3G mobile services, covering 98.5% of Aussies.

Today, elearning trends shaping schools and the way people learn. These include mobile learning, Tin Can API, edugaming, and augmented reality.

Sky outlined three key developments; its partnership with Vodafone, Neon service and online access for certain sporting events.

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.

Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.

Chorus’ new Schools Gateway Programme sees the telco teaming up with secondary schools to introduce Kiwi students to the world of telecommunications.