Quickflix to become content offering on TiVo in New Zealand
Posted on 11-Nov-2013 12:54 News, DVB and HD
TiVo customers will be able to access the Quickflix digital service through their TiVo media device as well as other registered devices including a wide range of smart TVs, game consoles, tablets and smartphones.
Minister seeks independent assessment of Chorus' financial position
Posted on 7-Nov-2013 09:42 News, Broadband
Communications and Information Technology Minister has today instructed her officials to commission an independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and its capability to deliver on its contractual commitments under the Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiatives.
Vodafone introduces High Definition Voice calls today
Posted on 6-Nov-2013 15:01 News, Mobile
Vodafone is rolling out its latest innovation in calling technology today, High Definition (HD) Voice, delivering crystal-clear voice quality and noticeably reducing background noise on calls made between customers using Vodafone's network.
Microsoft says 377,000 PCs still running Windows XP in New Zealand
Posted on 6-Nov-2013 09:51 News, Computing
New Zealand businesses and consumers with PCs still running old Windows XP software have less than six months to upgrade their operating system, before the likelihood of their PC getting a virus or some other outside attack significantly increases.
Slingshot and MEGA partner on BIG plans
Posted on 31-Oct-2013 12:57 News, Broadband
Slingshot has formed a partnership with cloud storage website MEGA.co.nz, aiming to provide New Zealand consumers with unprecedented value for online services, starting with Free MEGA accounts for all Slingshot customers.
Three bidders successful in 700 MHz 4G spectrum auction
Posted on 30-Oct-2013 09:39 News, 4G
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams today announced that the initial allocation round of the 700 MHz spectrum auction has resulted in 2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone each acquiring management rights to spectrum in the 700 MHz band.
Xero releases farming blueprint
Posted on 29-Oct-2013 14:14 News, SaaS
Xero has released its Farming Integration Guide, a blueprint that helps rural solution providers connect to Xero and deliver integrated farm management and accounting solutions.
Huawei and Telecom launch joint innovation programme
Posted on 16-Oct-2013 10:19 News, Broadband
Huawei and Telecom have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Joint Innovation Programme which promotes direct collaboration between New Zealand's largest telco and Huawei's global R&D network.
Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Posted on 14-Oct-2013 08:55 News, SaaS
Xero Limited has raised NZ$180 million of new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel backed Valar Ventures.
Vodafone unveils faster 4G service
Posted on 10-Oct-2013 17:59 News, 4G
The next generation of 4G Category 4 (CAT 4) devices allows customers to reach speeds of up to 150 Mbps (theoretical maximum) - 50% faster than existing 4G devices.
