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Dimension Data and Telstra fight it out for Australian government cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Dimension Data and Telstra fight it out for Australian government cloud

Telstra and Dimension Data intensify competition in Australian gov cloud services, launching secure platforms for federal and state agencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal
Unified Communications

NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal

Gen-i partners with Telstra to provide ICT services to New Zealand customers; aims to meet changing business needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Infinera Intelligent Transport Network upgrades Oz-Japan cable
Network Infrastructure

Infinera Intelligent Transport Network upgrades Oz-Japan cable

Infinera, provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, and Australia Japan Cable (AJC) has announced the completion of a multi-terabit upgrade to AJC's network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Mako Networks expands Oz market presence with Telstra deal
Cybersecurity

Mako Networks expands Oz market presence with Telstra deal

Mako Networks partners with Telstra to offer secure network management service for Australian business broadband customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Gen-i brings leading M2M capabilities to NZ with Jasper Wireless
Gen-i

Gen-i brings leading M2M capabilities to NZ with Jasper Wireless

World's leading connected devices platform will help Kiwi companies leverage telemetry and big data for business advantage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Gen-i beats Vodafone / Telstra to new mobility deal
Unified Communications

Gen-i beats Vodafone / Telstra to new mobility deal

Electrical products distributor Corys Electrical awards Gen-i five-year contract to deliver a wide range of telecommunications and IT services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
GeoOp seeks $8m investment ahead of NZX listing
Telstra

GeoOp seeks $8m investment ahead of NZX listing

GeoOp targets £8m ahead of NZX debut, seeking to revolutionize job management tech globally, with current operation in 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal
Unified Communications

Sky TV seals Vodafone resale and distribution deal

Sky TV has inked a deal with Vodafone, merging separate resale and distribution agreements, boosting Sky TV shares by 1.3% to NZD $5.30.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Telco trio issues trans-Tasman cable tender
Unified Communications

Telco trio issues trans-Tasman cable tender

Three telcos which intend to co-invest in a new submarine cable between New Zealand and Australia have issued a tender for the cable's construction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future
Unified Communications

Australia's NBN Fibre network facing uncertain future

Australia's NBN fibre network hangs in balance as an election may halt its expansion, amidst debate over its necessity and cost.

By Stuart Corner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2013
New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour
Unified Communications

New cable blows govt arguments away - Labour

The new undersea cable between Auckland and Sydney proves that a second cable is necessary to increase competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity
Unified Communications

Telco trio unite to improve ANZ connectivity

Telecom, Vodafone, and Telstra announce a collaborative venture to boost ANZ connectivity by constructing a new submarine cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Samsung set for shock Telstra rollout role?
Unified Communications

Samsung set for shock Telstra rollout role?

South Korean company is expected to become a surprising new vendor in the mobile infrastructure space, helping expand Telstra's LTE network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2012
Telstra cuts jobs and cancels vendor contracts
Unified Communications

Telstra cuts jobs and cancels vendor contracts

Telecommunications company considering jobs cut while failing to renew a number of key vendor support and maintenance contracts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012
Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million
Unified Communications

Vodafone buys TelstraClear for $840 million

Sale includes TelstraClear's voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012
TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over
Unified Communications

TelstraClear in gun after Fair Go going-over

TelstraClear faces customer fury after a 'Fair Go' report details the ISP's poor response to a special deal, leading to a promise of improved service.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012

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Telstra enters cloud-based Whispir deal
Telstra

Telstra enters cloud-based Whispir deal

Telstra invests AUS$4m in Aussie firm Whispir, beefing up its cloud-based communication tools and eyeing expansion in Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Telstra head resigns from Asia campaign
Telstra

Telstra head resigns from Asia campaign

Telstra's Asia strategy chief, Tarek Robbiati, resigns to become CEO at Flexigroup, marking a significant shift for the firm's regional ambitions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012