Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 78
Amazon: A digital wake-up call for Australian retail
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Amazon's arrival in Australia should be a wake-up call for struggling retailers, highlighting their need to modernise and embrace new technology.
NBN CEO Bill Morrow to step down before the end of the year
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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NBN CEO Bill Morrow will step down by year-end after leading the organisation for nearly five years, saying it's the right time to move on.
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
Vodafone heralds 5G as the start of the next industrial revolution
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit Vodafone at their headquarters to see 5G in action and talk to CEO Russell Stanners about its applications.
ComCom confirms scope for study on mobile services market
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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The study’s results will help to ensure regulation keeps pace with changes in the mobile telecommunications industry.
Ericsson Energy Alliance aims to make network evolution cost-effective
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Ericsson partners with Vertiv and NorthStar in the Ericsson Energy Alliance to provide cost-effective, sustainable network solutions for 5G evolution.
Telstra to front federal court over direct billing services
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Telstra faces fines of up to AUD$10m and customer refunds after admitting to misleading consumers about its Premium Direct Billing service.
NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
Huawei Australia appoints new CTO & CEO within a month
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Nokia's global head of 5G has been welcomed into the ranks of Huawei Australia as its new CTO to head up its own 5G research and development.
5G hits NZ with Spark’s first live test in Wellington
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.
Telstra to cut jobs across Australia as work goes offshore
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Australia’s Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has confirmed Telstra plans to cut over 100 jobs, sending the work overseas.
Fortnite is coming to mobile, as if it wasn’t addictive enough
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
How telecom providers can continue drive revenue - GlobalData
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The new landscape could be a problem for service providers. However, it could be a boon if telcos can situate themselves at the centre of services.
Globe and Huawei team up to deploy commercial FDD Massive MIMO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Philippines' Globe Telecom collaborates with Huawei to launch the first commercial FDD Massive MIMO product, enhancing cell capacity and user experience.
Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.
IDC NZ warns that the current fixed broadband market is unsustainable
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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IDC New Zealand has released a market report discussing the current and future state of the New Zealand fixed broadband market.
Kiwi telco Telesmart takes over NEC Business Solutions
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Telesmart acquires NEC Business Solutions, strengthening its telecommunications engineering skills and positioning itself as NZ's leading NEC provider.
5G race ramping up with Huawei and Ericsson taking action
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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5G has been talked about for a number of years but the quest is really starting to heat up with the big players keen to express their handiwork.
Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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5G has long been in development with no shortage of hype surrounding the term - but Ericsson's CEO said at MWC it is officially in the here and now.