Maxnet stories
TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.
Vocus to invest 'significantly' in Maxnet: CEO
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Vocus completes $9.5m acquisition of NZ's Maxnet, planning 'significant investment' in expansion and improved services, says CEO.
Maxnet added to TrueNet speed test - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Maxnet joins TrueNet's speed test, shining in browsing speed only to falter at peak times. Updates promise improvement.
Datacentres: Today's IT hostess with the mostess
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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NZ firms switch to hosted IT services as in-house resources strain. Co-location and cloud models surge as economic and disaster resilience strategy.
Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m
Tue, 22nd May 2012
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edge computing
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Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.
Sky TV under Commerce Commission investigation
Thu, 17th May 2012
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Sky TV faces Commerce Commission scrutiny over competition and content access concerns amid new Igloo TV service launch with TVNZ.
Maxnet pulls Fyx 'global mode'
Mon, 14th May 2012
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Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.
Maxnet sub-brand lets content consumers get their Fyx
Tue, 8th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Maxnet's new sub-brand Fyx revolutionises internet access in NZ with a 'global mode', promising unparalleled online freedom.
Consumers jump at Maxnet unlimited deal
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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data cap
Maxnet's new unlimited broadband deal entices Kiwis, filling the waitlist quickly as consumers seek to end frustrating data caps.
NZNET trouble - we dig deeper
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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edge computing
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customers
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vector
Tales of court action, shareholder disagreements, employment disputes and frozen bank accounts for local ISP and hosting company.
Software or Hardware Based Encryption Solutions: Which Is Better for Your Customers?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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encryption
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healthtech
Choosing encryption for data protection is crucial. But with a surge in data breaches, should businesses adopt software or hardware solutions?.
Data Centre Fitness
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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maxnet
Resellers can help customers get their storage in shape, says John Martin, principal technologist, NetApp Australia and New Zealand.
Why bother managing storage?
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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maxnet
Despite cheap and expandable storage options, unmanaged data can drive up other data centre costs, highlighting the need for management.
Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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maxnet
An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.
Wan optimisation: Niche No More
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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riverbed
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slingshot
WAN optimisation is losing its ‘niche’ aspect and heading mainstream according to Riverbed’s regional director.
N-able(ing) managed services
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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maxnet
N-able Technologies targets exponential growth in NZ, promising to double its business as it recruits more partners for managed services.
‘Revitalised’ Renaissance Moving Forward
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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slingshot
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renaissance
Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.
Managed Print the Way to go says HP
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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maxnet
HP insists that the future lies in managed print services, urging channel partners to invest and adapt for success.
New offering and new owner for Simms
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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simms international
Simms International’s upward climb continues, with the company launching locally configured Dell servers for resellers – and a new cashed up owner on hand.
New opportunities spur connector systems
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.