Visa opens Global Network with launch of Visa Developer
Posted on 5-Feb-2016 09:53 News, FinTech
Visa Inc. has announced the launch of Visa Developer, making the world's largest retail payments network an open platform that hopes to drive innovation in payments and commerce.
Internet of Things network launches in Wellington
Posted on 4-Feb-2016 11:01 News, Mobile
A new commercial wireless network to carry data to and from sensors and other connected objects - the so called Internet of Things - has been launched in Wellington today.
Rural Broadband Initiative upgrades bring faster speeds
Posted on 1-Feb-2016 11:29 News, Broadband
More rural New Zealanders are experiencing faster internet speeds thanks to Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) towers being upgraded to 4G, Communications Minister Amy Adams said today.
Compass Communications to buy Ultracom's UFB business
Posted on 28-Jan-2016 12:46 News, Broadband
New Zealand owned and operated Compass Communications Limited has reached a conditional offer to acquire the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) business of Ultracom, which provides telecommunications services to customers in the Northland region, using the Northpower Fibre network.
Orion Health secures major French contracts
Posted on 26-Jan-2016 20:57 News, SaaS
Orion Health is contributing to the transformation of the French healthcare sector as it embarks on two major projects in France, the company announced today.
New Plymouth set to Go Faster with UFB
Posted on 26-Jan-2016 20:50 News, Broadband
The next generation of online game designers will get free, hands-on experience next month as part of an event to showcase Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) in action.
New Zealanders get more digital
Posted on 19-Jan-2016 22:57 News, Mobile
Latest research from global performance management company, Nielsen, has found that 3.1 million New Zealanders spend the equivalent of two workings days online each week.
Southern Cross expands LA and Silicon Valley access
Posted on 14-Jan-2016 09:34 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network is expanding its footprint to make its international capacity services available from a further four key data-centre locations across Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
Southern Cross increases capacity
Posted on 12-Jan-2016 07:46 News, Broadband
Southern Cross Cable Network has successfully completed its latest upgrade adding 900Gbs to all segments of the Network, bringing total Network lit capacity to 5.8Tbs.
Netflix Is Now Available Around the World
Posted on 7-Jan-2016 19:15 News, Consumer Electronics
Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world, for a total of more than 190 countries. The company made the announcement - and the service went live - during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings at CES 2016.