TUANZ stories - Page 2
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Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
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Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.
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Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
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Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.
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Nextgen leadership programme to drive Kiwi digital enablement
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Tuanz is launching a NextGen leadership programme to provide cross-industry fertilisation of digital enablement ideas.
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'Ambitious vision' required to drive NZ connectivity forward
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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rural broadband initiative
Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.
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Tuanz aids Kiwi businesses to leap into digital future
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwi businesses have another avenue to help ensure they're on top of the game in the leap into the digital future, with Tuanz' Digital Journey tool.
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Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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rural broadband initiative
Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
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Tuanz, RHAANZ team up for rural connectivity
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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rural broadband initiative
Tuanz and RHAANZ to host rural connectivity symposium in May for joint submission to Rural Broadband Initiative and Mobile Blackspot Fund.
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Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin’s open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.
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Spark's free Lightbox offer earns praise
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Spark's move to offer free Lightbox subscriptions to broadband customers earns applause, signalling a digital leap in New Zealand's TV consumption.
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Chorus chief quits for TUANZ CEO role
Wed, 21st May 2014
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Chorus NZ's Head of Industry Relations, Craig Young, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ).
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Chris Quin becomes Telecom Retail CEO
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Gen-i Australia CEO takes on new role within Telecom's Retail business unit to fight for market shares in broadband and mobile.
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Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.
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TUANZ to cut staff
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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TUANZ to cut event staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy for telecommunications customers amid declining sponsorship and event attendance.
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Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
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IT industry to establish code of practice for cloud
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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internetnz
NZ's IT giants including Xero and Microsoft plan a voluntary Cloud Code of Practice, aiming to boost user confidence in cloud services.
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Telecom under attack from Labour
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Labour slams Telecom for monopolistic practices, demands tighter regulations. Clare Curran criticises secretive UFB deal process, proposes network regulator.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards presented
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Ag-Hub clinches top TUANZ Innovation Award for its pioneering cloud software for farmers, highlighting NZ's lead in farming tech.
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InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.