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Niue internet service hits $4 million
Unified Communications

Niue internet service hits $4 million

Niue's Internet Niue investment surpasses $4m, offering free service post-connection, with 90% island coverage. Rising satellite costs challenge sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Copyright law changes revised
Internet Service Provider

Copyright law changes revised

A move to cut the internet connection of persistent illegal file sharers has been put on hold, in recommendations from a select committee.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
Hosting Direct Announces Price Reductions for .nz and .com Domain names
iPod

Hosting Direct Announces Price Reductions for .nz and .com Domain names

Hosting Direct slashes .nz and .com domain prices, reinforcing its status as NZ's top competitive hosting provider.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'
Unified Communications

Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance
Unified Communications

Orcon, Compass and CallPlus strike alliance

Orcon, CallPlus, and Compass team up to enhance unbundled services across New Zealand, allowing customers broader access to each other's networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th May 2010
An Important Voice
Unified Communications

An Important Voice

Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?
Unified Communications

THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?

In Orwell's dystopian classic 1984, the omnipresent state, Big Brother, has the ability to look into the homes of any person at any time.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Maxnet picks DataLock
Resellers

Maxnet picks DataLock

Maxnet acquires DataLock to enhance its backup services, aiming for a comprehensive and cost-effective offering in New Zealand's market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
M86 expands cloud security solutions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

M86 expands cloud security solutions

M86 Security expands its cloud security portfolio with three new solutions, catering to mobile users, email safety for SMBs, and comprehensive threat reporting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
2010 'the year of the cloud'
EduTech

2010 'the year of the cloud'

More than 70% of SMEs plan to switch to cloud computing within the next five years, according to a study carried out by British ISP Easynet Connect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey
Unified Communications

Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Connector signs Renaissance vendor
Unified Communications

Connector signs Renaissance vendor

Allot Communications has chosen Connector Systems to represent it in New Zealand, raising questions about its existing partnership with Renaissance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2010
Big Time plan bites the dust
Data Cap

Big Time plan bites the dust

Telecom has scrapped its Big Time broadband plan, launched last July, due to unmanageable traffic and complaints from high-end users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2010
University of Canterbury's network upgraded
Network Infrastructure

University of Canterbury's network upgraded

Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2010
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Physical Security

Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution

The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2010
NZ online – only half safe?
Online Safety

NZ online – only half safe?

NZ's ISP filtering system sparks debate: is enough being done for online safety? Critics call for broader cybercrime measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches
Copyright

Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches

ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers' actions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Copyright ruling pleases ISPs
Lawsuit

Copyright ruling pleases ISPs

An Australian court has ruled ISPs aren't liable for customers' illegal downloads, a decision welcomed by New Zealand's ISPs and boosting iiNet's share price.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2010