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Schools UFB network appoints new CEO
EduTech

Schools UFB network appoints new CEO

John Hanna takes the helm as CEO of NZ's Schools UFB network, aiming to revolutionise digital learning for over 800,000 students.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait
Unified Communications

Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait

NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
Tongariro crosses broadband barrier
Unified Communications

Tongariro crosses broadband barrier

Tongariro's remote OPC base leaps into the digital age with broadband, conquering logistics and cost hurdles, thanks to Genesis Energy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012
UFB build begins in Whakatane
Unified Communications

UFB build begins in Whakatane

Government says over 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes in Whakatane to receive UFB during the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012
Winning schools sketch vision for a UFB future
Unified Communications

Winning schools sketch vision for a UFB future

Winners of Telecom's inaugural 'Amazing Ideas Search' have been chosen regarding how Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) can enhance our lives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
UFB milestone reached
Unified Communications

UFB milestone reached

Over 100,000 end users in urban areas are now able to connect to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network, only 16 months after the project started.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Enable celebrates over 1,000 fibre connections
Unified Communications

Enable celebrates over 1,000 fibre connections

Enable's fibre network flourishes with over 1,000 connections, doubling figures post Govt collaboration, marking a new era in Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Free UFB Q&A
Unified Communications

Free UFB Q&A

After Amy Adams confirmed a deal for free non-standard residential connections to the ultra-fast broadband network, check here to see if you qualify.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015
Unified Communications

Enable offers free broadband connections until 2015

Enable is offering free residential fibre broadband connections until the end of 2015, covering up to 180,000 homes in the South Island.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
UFB first as One Fibre connects customer to Kordia service
Unified Communications

UFB first as One Fibre connects customer to Kordia service

In a UK first, One Fibre links a customer to UFB via Kordia's Business Connect Light, simplifying the complex UFB connection process.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Unified comms comes alive with UFB
Unified Communications

Unified comms comes alive with UFB

By now, the concept of unified communication is familiar to most New Zealanders, even if they don't call it that.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Unified Communications

Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential

The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand's schools is a step into the future of education.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
The Plan-b story – AS400 and all
Unified Communications

The Plan-b story – AS400 and all

Plan-b's journey from spare IBM AS400 hires in the 1990s to a national business continuity giant illustrates how innovation can transform operational models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
UFB build underway in Queenstown
Unified Communications

UFB build underway in Queenstown

Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn
Gaming

Orcon's free UFB breakie this Thursday in Wgtn

Join Orcon for a free UFB breakfast in Wellington this Thursday to explore the future of ultra-fast broadband and its benefits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) stories

Chorus to pay for difficult UFB installs
Unified Communications

Chorus to pay for difficult UFB installs

Company provides $20m investment for retail service providers to offer free installation to hard to reach homes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
Chorus releases year three UFB plan
Unified Communications

Chorus releases year three UFB plan

Amy Adams welcomes the release of Chorus' year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
JVs and new business
Unified Communications

JVs and new business

Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2012