Connectivity Stories

Kiwi Stories

Connectivity stories

One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy

Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Connectivity stories

Robotics

Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring

Customers in Asia may see faster deployment of space systems as the Swiss FPGA developer makes Singapore its regional base and plans 100 hires.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group

The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

TCS wins SKF AI-led transformation contract globally

The agreement will modernise SKF's global IT systems and speed up its shift to AI-driven operations across manufacturing and services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Network Infrastructure

Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next

Asia Pacific operators must turn 5G investment into enterprise revenue if the region is to make 6G more than a distant ambition.

By Julian Gorman • 3 min read • Last month

Private Cloud

Selector launches AI multi-cloud observability for hybrids

It could cut outage times for hybrid IT teams by unifying cloud, network and infrastructure data across public, private and on-premises systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

BT unveils Euro 2028 football poem with Frank Skinner

Supporters could see faster mobile service at Euro 2028 venues as BT ties its tournament push to network upgrades and eSIM plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

DataCentre infrastructure

Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows

Demand for data centre support is driving Black & White's first permanent Australian base as it scales across APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai

Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Connectivity stories

Unified Communications

How partners can position the PSTN switch-off as a strategic growth opportunity

With two million legacy lines still live, businesses face service disruption unless partners turn the 2027 PSTN deadline into migration gains.

By Mark Boden • 4 min read • Yesterday

Network Infrastructure

UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds

Weak networks and poor data are leaving most UK AI projects short of returns, as firms keep ramping up spending to avoid falling behind.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Unified Communications

Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs

MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.

By Will Morey • 5 min read • Last week

Smart Cities

Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester

Customers in busy parts of Greater Manchester should see fewer dropped calls and faster data after 65 upgrades covering more than 14,000 postcodes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Laser expands retro electronics range as sales triple

Sales of retro gadgets have tripled as Australians seek screen-free alternatives, prompting new products from cassette boomboxes to gaming projectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Hybrid & Remote Work

Portronics launches laptop stand with built-in USB hub

Demand for desk accessories is rising as the new stand combines posture support, a 6-in-1 hub and phone storage for Indian users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs

Customers in Singapore can keep AI and API traffic in-country as Kong adds single-tenant gateways and local control plane hosting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps

Skills shortages and fragmented rollouts are leaving telecom operators unable to scale AI, with most executives warning of higher costs and margin pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month