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.
Geeksphere TV: Episode 35.1
Posted on 28-Oct-2013 18:28 Videos, Geeksphere, by Geeksphere
Join the Geeksphere team as they explore Digital Nationz 2013. This episode we look at 3D Printing, Sony PlayStation's PS4 and talk to the guys from Playtech & Yoobee.
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.
Open Source Developers Conference 2013 to be hosted in Auckland
Posted on 9-Oct-2013 14:48 News, Open Source
This year an Auckland based team have the rights to one of the leading community run Open Source events. Historically held in Australia OSDC covers a wide range of Open Source technologies from low level development and frameworks up to the business value of Open Source technologies.
Geeksphere TV: Episode 34.1
Posted on 8-Oct-2013 20:56 Videos, Geeksphere, by Geeksphere
The Geeksphere team take a look at Digital Nationz. In part one we look at the computer museum, xbox an talk with @DNZPete about the event.
Telecom New Zealand confirms plans to launch 4G service in November
Posted on 7-Oct-2013 12:06 News, 4G
Telecom New Zealand announced today that its 4G network will launch on 12 November in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, available to both prepaid and pay-monthly customers at no additional cost on Telecom's current plans.
Vodafone unveils Ultra Fast Broadband TV service
Posted on 4-Oct-2013 10:06 News, Blog
Vodafone today unveiled New Zealand’s first full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network, giving Kiwis a real incentive to move to fibre.