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Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards
Unified Communications

Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards

Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Hyperscale

Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange

CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
New entrant hits Kiwi ISP space
Gaming

New entrant hits Kiwi ISP space

MyRepublic enters NZ's ISP scene, promising unmatched online streaming and gaming experiences, with special deals until 15 Nov.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014
New ISP scrapes the bottom of the broadband barrel
Unified Communications

New ISP scrapes the bottom of the broadband barrel

No limits, no contracts, just broadband. That's the slogan of New Zealand's latest contender into the ISP market...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2014
The simple but effective way to conquer the NZ tech space...
Unified Communications

The simple but effective way to conquer the NZ tech space...

Seeby Woodhouse, founder of New Zealand-based Internet Service Provider Voyager, aims to simplify the telco market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014
Snap: Everything affects the network
Unified Communications

Snap: Everything affects the network

Cloud services offer proven benefits to New Zealand businesses seeking greater economies of scale and agility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
State of Orcon; Timeline of events…
Unified Communications

State of Orcon; Timeline of events…

Orcon, NZ's ISP previously owned by Kordia, is back on the market under a year after being sold to Kiwi business group. #TechNews #OrconSale.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Flip becomes one of the fastest growing ISPs
Unified Communications

Flip becomes one of the fastest growing ISPs

Flip, a NZ broadband disruptor, eclipses 10,000 customers in a year with its unique model and competitive pricing, reshaping the ISP landscape.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014
One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis
Cybersecurity

One in eight NZ business IPs exposed on weekly basis

New research reveals 1 in 8 NZ business IPs face weekly web threats, with Australia higher at 1 in 5, spotlighting regional cybersecurity concerns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013
Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ
Unified Communications

Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ

Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
HD to focus on enterprise grade ISP solutions
High Definition

HD to focus on enterprise grade ISP solutions

New Zealand ISP HD have announced that their focus now lies entirely in providing high end, niche online services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2013
Tauranga ISP's cow* to jump over the moon**
Solar power

Tauranga ISP's cow* to jump over the moon**

Tauranga ISP's mascot, a toy cow named EVA, will soar to the edge of space for science on World Earth Day, gathering crucial data.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Kordia: Orcon deal ongoing
Kordia

Kordia: Orcon deal ongoing

Kordia has dismissed rumours of a failed deal with internet provider Orcon, affirming that discussions are still ongoing despite delays.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2013
~$80-mil Orcon deal? No comment, says key man
Kordia

~$80-mil Orcon deal? No comment, says key man

The rumour mill fires up, delivers big numbers as Kordia's sale of Orcon looks a dead-cert - though the man apparently at the centre of everything won't speak.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013
Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?
Cisco

Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?

Cisco's failed acquisition led to the birth of Sandvine, a Canadian telecoms specialist targeting further growth in Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Boost for ISP market as Kiwi wholesaler targets 'big three'
Next Generation Wholesale

Boost for ISP market as Kiwi wholesaler targets 'big three'

New Zealand telecoms market faces domination by three major players, leaving smaller ISPs to battle for remaining 10%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Four-ward thinking Orcon recruits leadership team
Kordia

Four-ward thinking Orcon recruits leadership team

Orcon bolsters its leadership team with four new appointments as it targets growth under new CEO Greg McAlister, following a recent acquisition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013
Orcon attracting 'intensified' buyer interest
Government

Orcon attracting 'intensified' buyer interest

Orcon, the state-owned internet service provider, expects to make an announcement about a potential sale in the coming weeks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013