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Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband

Chorus and Nokia have announced the successful demonstration of 25 gigabit per second fibre (Gbps) broadband technology at the Chorus Fibre Lab in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Unified Communications

New Kiwi distributor to focus on telecommunications solutions

Paul Batchelor of Allied Telessis fame, is launching a new specialist telecommunications distributor based in Wellington.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

Supply Chain

Telegistics strengthens Nokia distribution partnership

As an Optical LAN Expert Accredited Premier Partner, Telegistics will provide channel partners with sales, training, and enablement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020

Unified Communications

Chorus to roll out broadband offering with 10Gbps speeds

Chorus unveils Hyperfibre, offering speeds up to 10 Gbps and making New Zealand the first in the Southern Hemisphere to deploy such advanced broadband.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Chorus' new CEO JB Rousselot to start in November

Chorus has hired former Australian NBN and Telstra executive JB Rousselot as its new CEO, effective from November 20.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

Connector Systems

Ex-Connector Systems team in new networking venture

A group of former employees at Ingram Micro and Connector Systems have set up a company called Access Networks, based in Helensville, Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Global Stories

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Software-defined Networking

Harmonic unveils AI tools & fibre upgrades for operators

Operators could cut outages and speed upgrades as Harmonic adds AI-driven network monitoring and new fibre and DOCSIS tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026

Unified Communications

Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations

Rural fibre roll-outs could become cheaper and easier to manage as the new kit targets faults, deployment hurdles and system integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd May 2026

Network Infrastructure

Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities

Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

EduTech

A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point

The first two months of 2023 have seen a 41% increase in the average number of weekly attacks per organisation targeting IoT devices compared to 2022.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2023

Malware

2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021

Malware

2020's most wanted malware: Trickbot and Emotet trojans driving spike in ransomware attacks

Trickbot and Emotet are being used to distribute ransomware against hospitals globally, according to research from Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

Unified Communications

Telecom equipment market returns to growth in 2Q20

According to research by Dell'Oro shows that the global market is finding its feet again with vendor ranking remaining stable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020

Internet of Things

Access Networks signs exclusive deal with fibre optic vendor

The network solutions specialist distributor is now the exclusive distributor of Montclair Fiber Optics products for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020

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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

Unified Communications

Nokia & Baktelecom partner to launch gigabit services in Baku

Nokia teams up with Baktelecom to deploy XGS-PON services in Azerbaijan, promising 10Gb/s speeds to Baku's homes and businesses, and future-proof connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024

Unified Communications

Consult Red enhances European ISP services with HUMAX collaboration

UK tech firm Consult Red collaborates with HUMAX Networks, enabling ISPs in Europe to deploy new services more swiftly using open-source functionality on the GPON Wi-Fi 6 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024