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Russell Stanners steps down as Vodafone NZ CEO

Vodafone NZ CEO Russell Stanners is stepping down in October after 17 years with the company, transforming it into a digital technology leader.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Vodafone

How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research

Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Digital Entertainment

Vodafone TV arrives at Kiwi homes across the country

Vodafone TV launches in New Zealand, offering broadband customers access to 18 free-to-air channels and popular streaming apps on eligible Ultimate Home plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Gaming

Vodafone and ESL announce international esports partnership

Vodafone New Zealand announced that globally they have become a Premium Partner of ESL, the world's largest esports company.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand

New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

Vodafone

What's your perfect digital job? Vodafone's new online tool will tell you

The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Accelerator

Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Commerce Commission

ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral

Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Software Development

Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity

You need to understand what's going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don't, all this talk –it's just PR bollocks.

By Julia Gabel • 10 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Can Huawei be trusted? One prominent Aussie says yes

Former Australian Rear Admiral John Lord says we need to trust in Chinese tech. Specifically, that Huawei plays a major role in our digital future.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vodafone xone rallies Class of 2018 for launch

Vodafone has announced its upcoming Vodafone xone class of 2018, as it gets set to take nine of New Zealand's best tech-based startups global.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

IDC identifies five APAC CSPs as 'leaders' in the market

These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Unified Communications

Vodafone buys remaining 30% stake in Farmside for $3 million

Vodafone has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Farmside from TeamTalk for USD $3 million, solidifying its commitment to rural broadband.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Fibre

Vodafone disappointed in commerce commission FibreX charges

Vodafone decries the Commerce Commission's FibreX charges, defending its marketing as a crucial alternative delivering faster, reliable broadband in NZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018