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ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs
Unified Communications

ESET launches new range of solutions to partner with telcos and ISPs

The all-new ESET NetProtect will enable telcos and ISPs to offer consumers easy-to-use, installation-free protection against various online threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
India's largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks
Unified Communications

India's largest IX operator surpasses 500 connected networks

DE-CIX India becomes fastest-growing interconnection platform with over 500 connected networks across the country.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds
Unified Communications

Internet outages drastically increased during COVID-19 lockdowns, report finds

Global internet disruptions surged by 63% in March, with ISPs being hit hardest, according to ThousandEyes' 2020 Internet Performance Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions
Outage

Revealed: COVID-19's impact on internet disruptions

Global internet disruptions have surged by 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ISPs particularly affected, according to a report by ThousandEyes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report

DDoS attacks have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by over 278% compared to last year, according to a report by Nexusguard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?

We speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of sales, Aaron O'Keeffe, about Aussie Broadband and key business milestones.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2020
Sky to become NZ's next ISP
Unified Communications

Sky to become NZ's next ISP

Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Hybrid & Remote Work

ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure

As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition
Unified Communications

Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition

Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
The dystopian future of the internet
Virtual Private Networks

The dystopian future of the internet

Net neutrality, the principle that all information on the internet should be equally accessible, is under threat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Trustpower selects Hawaiki as key connectivity partner
Network Infrastructure

Trustpower selects Hawaiki as key connectivity partner

Trustpower partners with Hawaiki for enhanced connectivity, securing significant capacity on the transpacific cable system to meet growing data demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Huawei commits data centre services to APAC ISPs
Storage

Huawei commits data centre services to APAC ISPs

In addition to releasing a host of new products, Huawei has signed an MoU and publicly stated its data centre plans for the region.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Unified Communications

NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network
Unified Communications

Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network

Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
2019 network predictions for service providers
Unified Communications

2019 network predictions for service providers

With 2019 set to be transformative, the IT industry braces for shifts, from the gradual rise of 5G to cloud growth and the push towards virtualisation.

By Alastair Hartrup • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal
Unified Communications

Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019