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Big Time plan bites the dust

Thu, 20th May 2010
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Telecom has scrapped its Big Time broadband plan, launched last July, due to unmanageable traffic and complaints from high-end users.
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An Important Voice

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Implementing VoIP solutions can significantly increase LAN traffic. Learn effective techniques to minimise congestion and maintain network efficiency.
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THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNET FILTER: Is Big Brother finally here?

Sat, 1st May 2010
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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.
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University of Canterbury's network upgraded

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.
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Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand’s caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
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Maxnet picks DataLock

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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Maxnet acquires DataLock to enhance its backup services, aiming for a comprehensive and cost-effective offering in New Zealand's market.
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M86 expands cloud security solutions

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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M86 Security expands its cloud security portfolio with three new solutions, catering to mobile users, email safety for SMBs, and comprehensive threat reporting.
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NZ online – only half safe?

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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NZ's ISP filtering system sparks debate: is enough being done for online safety? Critics call for broader cybercrime measures.
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Court: ISPs blameless in copyright breaches

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers’ actions.
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Copyright ruling pleases ISPs

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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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.
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2010 'the year of the cloud'

Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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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.
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Vodafone and Telecom worst in Consumer survey

Tue, 5th Jan 2010
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Vodafone and Telecom have been ranked the worst ISPs in New Zealand by a Consumer survey, with only 57% and 63% satisfaction rates respectively.
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TiVo’s walled garden

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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>>> If you were offered premium Internet content for a special price, would you be willing to pay it? Depends on the content, you might say.
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Very High Speed Broadband

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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Telecom is trialling new technology to turbo-charge broadband speeds, but it could be a while before users can take advantage of it.
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Up to speed – Broadband plans

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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WHEN it comes to Internet performance, it really depends on what end of the country you live in as to what speeds you can expect.
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Fast 50 success

Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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Business to business telecommunications company Digital Island has made it onto the Deloitte Fast 50 for the third year in a row.
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Common sense on copyright

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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The Ministry of Economic Development's review of s92A of the Copyright Act is unlikely to deliver the needed changes, creating more problems than it solves.
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Full speed ahead

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Satellite Internet users with the ISP Farmside will get double the download speeds on their Rocket Broadband service from this month.
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Keeping tabs on telcos

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.
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ISPs’ dilemma: the curse of section 92A

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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The enactment of section 92A in New Zealand compels ISPs to manage copyright disputes, but vague guidelines and broad definitions complicate compliance.