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Fast, free Wi-Fi at sea unlikely, according to new study
Gaming

Fast, free Wi-Fi at sea unlikely, according to new study

Holiday makers aboard cruise ships are putting great emphasis on wireless, free-of-charge internet access, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Alcatel-Lucent ups wireless performance with new Wave 2 access point
Wireless Networks

Alcatel-Lucent ups wireless performance with new Wave 2 access point

ALE has debuted a new 802.11ac Wave 2 access point designed to improve wireless performance in networks with growing number of mobile devices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo

Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo: a boon for Wi-Fi-laden homes, nixing dead zones and boosting network speed.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Dedicated devices: A possible solution to mobility
Data Protection

Dedicated devices: A possible solution to mobility

To protect companies from risks that come with mobility, organisations should consider using dedicated workplace mobile devices, according to Wavelink.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
5G investments high, despite lack of standardisation
Unified Communications

5G investments high, despite lack of standardisation

5G R&D and trial investments will account for nearly $5 billion by 2020, following a CAGR of nearly 40%, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Wellington gains wireless IoT network
Internet of Things

Wellington gains wireless IoT network

Wellington's goal of becoming a smart city is being bolstered by a new wireless network for the IoT - with plans for the network to go national.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Ruckus Wireless completes industry first
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless completes industry first

Ruckus Wireless ships first virtual data plane for Wi-Fi, separate data and control traffic for optimised networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Your invite: Sektor Auckland Security and Networking event tomorrow
Wireless Networks

Your invite: Sektor Auckland Security and Networking event tomorrow

Video surveillance isn't just about security, instead it's offering up a potentially lucrative market for resellers as a business enhancement tool.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge
Data Protection

Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge

The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding - and its traffic is totally unlike anything that network operators have encountered.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
New WiFi standard faces growing challenges
Semiconductors

New WiFi standard faces growing challenges

A new WiFi standard is facing a difficult path to adoption in the already crowded Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings
Wireless Networks

Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings

Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless stories

4G LTE networking solutions bring benefits to businesses
Wireless Networks

4G LTE networking solutions bring benefits to businesses

Cradlepoint is committed to simplifying management and maintenance of networks to ease the burden and enable teams to focus on growing their business.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
The Connected Journey - WiFi essential for passenger transport
Fleet Management

The Connected Journey - WiFi essential for passenger transport

Mobile devices have become standard in nearly all aspects of life, with Wi-Fi availability on public transport becoming essential, says Icomera.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
D-Link launches Wi-Fi modem router, exclusive to ANZ
Wireless Networks

D-Link launches Wi-Fi modem router, exclusive to ANZ

The Taipan is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (N600 + AC1300 + AC1300) Wi-Fi Modem Router that uses Tri-Band Wi-Fi and D-Link's Smart Connect technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
In-flight Wi-Fi market taking off in APAC
Wireless Networks

In-flight Wi-Fi market taking off in APAC

Global in-flight Wi-Fi market to reach $5,456.7m by 2021, with Asia Pacific seeing highest adoption rate, says PMR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Ruckus Wireless ramps up Kiwi business - and channel - with new hire
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless ramps up Kiwi business - and channel - with new hire

Ruckus Wireless is looking to ramp up its Kiwi business and the local channel with the appointment of John Dunbar as NZ head of sales for enterprise.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?
EduTech

Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?

Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Wi-Fi is must-have for Kiwi holidaymakers
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi is must-have for Kiwi holidaymakers

Wi-Fi is a must-have for Kiwis booking holiday homes, with 32% more likely to rent in the next year, according to a survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015