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InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Sky

InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision

InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger

The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Chorus

2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas

New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Government

2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract

2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

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Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage
2degrees

Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage

Amid Gisborne's power woes, Spark acts to sustain services; 2degrees shifts to 3G. Locals brace for intermittent mobile access.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data
Data Analytics

67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data

This time those people wandering around with phones are not trying to catch cutesy fictional characters. They're after free 2degrees mobile data.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
ASA

Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Unified Communications

Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
2degrees targets 'multi-device' users with new fibre broadband offering
Ultrafast Fibre

2degrees targets 'multi-device' users with new fibre broadband offering

2degrees is continuing its quest into the Gigabit market with 'Speed Boost', a service that it says will help achieve the 'fastest speeds possible'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Aus & NZ at the forefront of security capability
Cybersecurity insurance

Aus & NZ at the forefront of security capability

Symantec's VP and CSO, Tim Fitzgerald, praises Australia and New Zealand's tech innovation but highlights their struggle to find senior security leaders.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware
Phishing

Operation Ghoul targets industrial sector with spear phishing malware

Operation Ghoul is targeting the industrial & engineering sectors worldwide, hitting more than 130 organisations in 30 countries, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016
Phishing

Spammers are exploiting the massive political Trump card in 2016

Spam levels, including fake news about Donald Trump, accounted for over half of all email traffic in Q2 2016, according to Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
In pics: Juniper Networks 2016 partner awards and summit
Partner Programmes

In pics: Juniper Networks 2016 partner awards and summit

Juniper Networks held its partner awards in Sydney last week, with New Zealand's own 2degrees taking out the top spot as partner of the year.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages
Malware

KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages

The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
BEC scams targeting a business near you
Malware

BEC scams targeting a business near you

BEC scams are low-tech financial fraud in which hoax emails from CEOs are sent to financial staff to request transfers of large amounts of money.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Which department is most vulnerable to phishing?
Malware

Which department is most vulnerable to phishing?

IronScales, a leader in phishing mitigation technology, collected data from over 100 different organisations and an array of different sectors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Phishing

Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016

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