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One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand
Unified Communications

One NZ ends 2G and 3G network services across New Zealand

One NZ has switched off its 2G and 3G networks nationwide, freeing spectrum for faster 4G and 5G and leaving holdouts needing new phones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

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CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links
Unified Communications

CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links

CMA Technology will resell Rivada's gateway-less LEO “Outernet” to deliver secure, low-latency satellite links for US federal and commercial users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania
Data Analytics

Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania

Oracle opens a Sydney AI hub to train, test and fast‑track cloud and AI projects for customers across Australia and Oceania.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps
Network Infrastructure

Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps

Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Gamma expands APAC cloud comms portfolio in four markets
Digital Transformation

Gamma expands APAC cloud comms portfolio in four markets

Gamma launches its Global Communications Enablement cloud portfolio across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the Philippines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Wipro launches NVIDIA-powered AI data centre stack
Hybrid Cloud

Wipro launches NVIDIA-powered AI data centre stack

Wipro unveils an NVIDIA-powered AI data centre stack to help global enterprises shift AI from isolated pilots to secure, scaled operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging
Unified Communications

Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging

Infobip data shows single-channel alerts collapsing as brands pivot to omnichannel, AI-led conversations across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Q4 adds digital conferencing to earnings call platform
Unified Communications

Q4 adds digital conferencing to earnings call platform

Q4 has built digital conferencing into its investor relations platform, aiming to streamline and de-risk earnings calls and market events.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

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Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
Unified Communications

Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap

Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
iD Mobile app tops 2 million users as self-service grows
Digital Transformation

iD Mobile app tops 2 million users as self-service grows

iD Mobile's self-service app has surged past two million registered users as more of its 2.5 million subscribers switch to digital support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Software-as-a-Service

Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth

Chameleon Technology has hired former Sycurio executive Tim Cox as Chief Technology Officer to drive its next phase of platform-led growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
Data Protection

Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance

Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation
Unified Communications

Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation

Constl has secured the Enterprise Network Transformation Provider award at the Economic Times Telecom Awards, highlighting its AI-ready fibre network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
Gaming

NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend

NBN Co and Nokia hit 230 Gbps on existing FTTP in a world-first trial, showing multiple optical technologies can share the same fibre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland
Network Infrastructure

Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland

Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
Unified Communications

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
ComplyCube adds real-time tools to tackle online fraud
Crypto

ComplyCube adds real-time tools to tackle online fraud

ComplyCube launches real-time device, phone and email checks to help firms spot online fraud earlier without slowing genuine customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026