Voice stories
TomTom crowns Ben Harper as the 'Voice of New Zealand,' awarding him a Suzuki Swift RS. Harper's iconic Kiwi accent to guide users by Christmas.
Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.
GPS maker TomTom launches 'Be the Voice of New Zealand' to find the most iconic Kiwi accent for their units. Enter or vote at www.bethevoice.co.nz.
Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.
Juniper to upgrade University of Canterbury's network infrastructure to meet growing demand for multimedia consumption.
AXA NZ has signed a three-year contract building on an existing relationship with Gen-i, which will now include mobile.
Both the use of phone and internet are crucial tools for any business of any size, whether it be in New Zealand or across the world.
Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.
Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
George Atrash named MD for Asia Pacific at ShoreTel; aims to drive market demand for UC, collaboration, and mobility solutions while expanding brand presence.
SMBs embrace VoIP and UC to boost innovation, efficiency, and slash costs, with IDC projecting 1.2bn mobile workers by year-end.
Freightways has secured a three-year contract with Gen-i, enhancing its telecom services via Telecom's XT network, focusing on voice, mobile, and data.
The Asia-Pacific WAN market is projected to grow by 10%, reaching USD $13.3 billion by year-end, driven by regional expansion and data centre consolidation.
Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.
Snoop Dogg has joined the ranks of celebrity voices for TomTom's navigation devices, now guiding drivers alongside John Cleese and Homer Simpson.
