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2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call

2degrees unveils a low-tech thumb ring engraved with a loved one's number, aiming to prompt Kiwis to swap scrolling for real phone calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

TenPeaks taps Fraser Whineray as independent chairman as the New Zealand data centre operator readies a 130MW expansion pipeline.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

New Zealand tech awards draw record entries as finalists span company growth, agritech and deep tech amid sector resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Telcos stories

Digital Transformation

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President

Orange Business promotes Edmond Wong to Asia-Pacific president as Nick Lambert retires after nearly seven years, signalling a smooth internal handover.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring

Wilson and Autonomous Systems unveil cloud-based wireless monitoring for in-building networks, aiming to cut truck rolls and speed fault fixes across venues.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

Small Cell Forum outlines stadium network options as venue owners weigh shared infrastructure, private systems and 5G Standalone for crowded events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads

Akamai says AI adoption is widening a governance gap across APAC, with API misuse and application-layer attacks surging as businesses digitise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Firewalls

Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

Kordia names Aroha Fleming Head of Communications as the New Zealand technology and infrastructure firm sharpens its cyber resilience message.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Network Infrastructure

Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment

Stelia and Nokia link AI platform and networking tech to help enterprises run governed, reliable workloads across distributed sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

China-linked Red Menshen hides inside telecoms networks

Rapid7 says China-linked Red Menshen has planted dormant “sleeper cells” inside global telecoms networks to quietly maintain long-term access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Telcos stories

Customer Relationship Management

Cox Business launches AI contact centre with RingCentral

Cox Business rolls out RingCentral-based AI contact centre offering with virtual agents, omnichannel tools and CRM links for businesses of all sizes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

Macquarie Technology Group lands Netskope's APJ managed service honour as its sovereign government and telecoms security push gathers pace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Sticklers to unveil PRO360° cleaner at ANGA COM 2026

Sticklers will use ANGA COM 2026 to promote its automated fibre cleaner for telecom and data centre networks, targeting faster, contactless end-face cleaning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks

Schnell LiFi plans Canada launch after Ontario talks, targeting secure light-based networks for government, defence and smart city users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Gaming

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks

IDnow and Trustfull team up to add continuous fraud checks beyond onboarding, using behavioural and device signals to spot risk throughout customer journeys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

PMT Communication Systems gains Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia as demand for indoor mobile coverage lifts across retail and commercial sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026