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Telco groups pitch Special Access Undertaking approach to UFB
Unified Communications

Telco groups pitch Special Access Undertaking approach to UFB

A group of New Zealand telecom companies and consumer groups have proposed alternatives to the government's UFB bill.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2011
America's Right-Wing Revival
Health Technologies

America's Right-Wing Revival

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
How to master communication for global projects
Data Analytics

How to master communication for global projects

Cloud-based applications provider Mindjet is sponsoring a free Webinar on 'Mastering Communication for Global Projects'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2010
Britain rushes through copyright law
Wireless Networks

Britain rushes through copyright law

British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?
Unified Communications

THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?

In Orwell's dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010

Stories from Other Regions

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Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos and consumer groups fight UFB bill

An 11-strong group of telecommunications companies and consumer advocate groups have opposed the government's ultra fast broadband bill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
Patently obvious?
Copyright

Patently obvious?

The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Interview: Dick Eastman on geneaology
DNA

Interview: Dick Eastman on geneaology

Genealogy expert Dick Eastman discusses the impact of technology and DNA on family history research ahead of his visit to New Zealand next year.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008