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Broadband stories - Page 46

In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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POS and the PCI

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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In NZ, only 2 POS suites meet PCI DSS, a must for businesses handling card data, yet many unaware, leaving a gap in market security.
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Remote users in WAN jam

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Enterprises face WAN woes as remote workloads strain networks, prompting a push towards optimisation to improve speed and efficiency.
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People first, employees second

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Businesses are shifting focus: Employees are now seen as members of the social web first, revolutionizing customer service and support.
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24/7 and social

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Gone are the days of letters and faxes; today's customer service lives on social media, offering quick, public, and easy interactions 24/7.
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Fine-tuned banter

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Customer care steps into the future with social media, blending casual banter with traditional support to meet evolving consumer expectations.
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Entangled in the social web

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Brett Waters, Vice President Asia Pacific – South, RightNow, says it's time for the call centre to listen rather than deflect.
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New-breed “Social CRM”

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Social CRM revolutionises customer engagement, blending traditional CRM with social media to foster relationships and boost loyalty.
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Thanks for complaining

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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New research highlights the power of complaints on social media, urging NZ businesses to embrace online feedback for better customer service.
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Bring the noise

Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NZ companies warned to embrace social media in customer service or risk losing out to savvy online consumers and tarnishing their brand.
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Telecom fixes broadband hiccup

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.
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Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.
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Imperva tightens partner cloud security

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Imperva launches PartnerSphere Cloud Alliance, enabling MSPs and cloud providers to enhance security for cloud data centers and certify their services.
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Intel drops $100 Million in university research

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.
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Ericsson names new country manager

Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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Ericsson has appointed Alfred Ling as the new Country Manager for New Zealand, succeeding Jeff Travers who has returned to Europe.
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Telecom needs more time to separate

Thu, 20th Jan 2011
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Telecom delays its business split, awaiting a deal with Crown Fibre for the UFB project. New timeline post-agreement, says CEO Paul Reynolds.
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Microsoft opens new tech marketplace in NZ

Wed, 19th Jan 2011
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Microsoft launches Pinpoint in NZ, a tech marketplace aimed at connecting businesses with innovative solutions and expertise.
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At the mercy of Giants

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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NZ households with broadband soar to 63%, driving online sales and challenging local retailers against global giants like Amazon.
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UFB: Government confirms three more cities - Updated

Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin join the queue as Telecom gets its first look in. First fibre goes to ground this week.
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Roundup: The 2010 VGAs

Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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BioWare's Mass Effect 3 reveal steals the show at Spike TV's 2010 VGAs, promising an epic battle for Earth in holiday 2011.
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Zeacom receives $2.11m tech grant

Fri, 10th Dec 2010
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Zeacom secures a $2.11m tech grant to boost its R&D and global marketing, aiming to scale in the high growth Unified Communications sector.