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CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway
Wireless Networks

CityLink upgrades Auckland offerings; Wellington upgrade underway

CItyLink has upgraded its Auckland ethernet services, providing greater access to gigabit speeds, with a Wellington upgrade now underway.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Behind the HP Aruba acquisition
Wireless Networks

Behind the HP Aruba acquisition

HP's acquisition of Aruba Networks means HP, when it absorbs Aruba, will finally make the jump up the WLan vendor ladder to number two slot.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
HP grabs Aruba in US$2.7 billion deal
Wireless Networks

HP grabs Aruba in US$2.7 billion deal

HP seals a groundbreaking £2.1 billion takeover of Aruba Networks, bolstering its position in the burgeoning £14 billion campus networking market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract
Unified Communications

Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract

Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Malware

Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait

As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
Rugby and Wi-Fi: The perfect combination?
Wireless Networks

Rugby and Wi-Fi: The perfect combination?

Wellington's Rugby Sevens match sees Wi-Fi usage soar, with CityLink recording a 100% spike in data as fans flock online.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Cloud: Changing disties too
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud: Changing disties too

Exeed targets cloud revenue surge, expecting 5% from cloud offerings this year after major platform investment and rising reseller interest.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Top 5 enterprise wireless predictions for 2015
Virtualisation

Top 5 enterprise wireless predictions for 2015

In 2015 Wi-Fi is set to be more important than ever for enterprises, says Salah Nassar, Ruckus Wireless, enterprise product marketing, senior manager.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Hyperscale

Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark
Unified Communications

InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark

From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand's largest passenger transport network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
Expert guide: How to buy a wireless router
Wireless Networks

Expert guide: How to buy a wireless router

Discover how to transform your home with the latest wireless routers, enabling seamless connectivity across all devices. Say goodbye to cables!.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless stories

Meru Networks appoints Blue Connections as new ANZ channel partner
Wireless Networks

Meru Networks appoints Blue Connections as new ANZ channel partner

Meru Networks partners with Blue Connections to provide intelligent Wi-Fi solutions in New Zealand and Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
I know what you did in Koru Club last summer
Wireless Networks

I know what you did in Koru Club last summer

It's not enough to secure devices in the mobile world, says Intergen's Chris Auld. But he says there's a simple solution to ease many security issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
Hands-on Review: Google Chromecast
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Chromecast

Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging
Wireless Networks

Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging

Slingshot introduces a $19 data-only plan for NZ users, catering to the growing trend of app-based messaging, ideal for those reliant on apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Cyclone enabling schools to use Google as a classroom tool
Wireless Networks

Cyclone enabling schools to use Google as a classroom tool

Cyclone is aiding schools in embracing Google tools to enhance classroom learning, offering migration services, device management, and extensive support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
SingStar Ultimate Party is karaoke gold at its best
Gaming

SingStar Ultimate Party is karaoke gold at its best

SingStar Ultimate Party dazzles with phone mic integration, making karaoke more accessible and fun without extra costs.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014