Broadband stories - Page 53
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.
Fibre Watch: Uncertainty, frustration and bluster
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Another fibre consortium makes it to the negotiating table but the fate of the ultra-fast broadband initiative remains uncertain.
Crown Fibre prioritises Central Fibre talks
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Comms Minister Steven Joyce applauds the number of bidders stepping up to the mark, says it's great for the taxpayer.
Fibre Watch: UFB on shaky ground
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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The fate of the project is uncertain as the government makes it clear its spending priorities have changed overnight.
Govt considering UFB delay?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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InternetNZ says the option to delay or scrap the UFB process is a possibility being considered by parts of government.
Sweating the small stuff
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Struggling with supplier issues? The key lies in mutual respect and clear communication, not power play. Here's how to enhance performance.
How business has failed IT like a bad parent
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses likened to negligent parents for failing in IT governance and responsibility, a critique urging better oversight and engagement.
Where is my cash?
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Done the work, parted with a product, or engaged in consultancy services? Then be sure you get paid for it, says Sarah Lochead-MacMillan, Director of SLM Group.
2011 Trendwatch: Communications
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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2011 sees a surge in technology focusing on compliance, consumer-inspired enterprise tools, and deepening of social media integration in business processes.
New to Twitter. What now?
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Social media boffin Simone McCallum, shares personal insights into maximising the man-hours you pump into Twitter.
A strategic approach to training
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Amid chaos, contact centres evolve, using strategic training to foster growth and transform customer service into a refined profession.
Ticking the boxes
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses embrace VoIP for cost-effective, high-quality communication, revolutionising customer interaction and enhancing remote work.
Putting the “Anti” into Social Media
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses grapple with social media's dual role as a productivity tool and security risk in today's interconnected corporate world.
Overcoming WAN pains
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses overcome WAN woes, harnessing optimized solutions for bottom-line benefits, increased productivity, and future-proofing.
Does cloud make WAN optimisation redundant?
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Cloud computing surges in popularity, but experts affirm WAN optimisation is crucial now more than ever for closing the branch office gap.
Remedy throughput bottleneck
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Businesses aiming to maximise WAN and internet performance can look to solutions like WAN optimisation and CDNs, essential for swift online services.
Orcon customers report usage meter issues
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Orcon halts broadband usage count for affected customers amidst reports of meter inaccuracies, promising a system redesign.
Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
Fibre Watch: Will Chorus 2 be government-owned?
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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It could be a case of back to the future as the government leaves the door open to taking a stake in Telecom's UFB business.
Vodafone (and now Telecom) respond to Federated Farmers
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Company insists it's committed to engaging with the Federated Farmers and is interested in the outcome of today's talks - Telecom issues similar statement.