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The Commerce Commission to expand UBA pricing review, considering additional components beyond data transmission costs.

Hudson survey shows a desire in the IT industry to move away from heavy use of contractors as a normal part of business.

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has extended the current arrangement for number portability for another six years.

New Zealand ICT salaries have yet to reflect the increasingly tight talent market, say the results of a new study.

In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.

ComCom is set to extend the 'keep your number' rule, allowing users to switch networks without changing numbers, for another six years.

ComCom ranks New Zealand fixed line and mobile services in the bottom three, compared to other OECD countries.

eProcurement, driven by SaaS, levels the playing field, enabling SMEs to compete with larger firms while streamlining processes for buyers and sellers alike.

The Commerce Commission has released a draft on its review into whether Telecom faces competition in the provision of the unbundled bitstream access service.

Enable Networks sees profit growth driven by surging fibre demand and plans to expand ultra-fast broadband coverage to 85% of Christchurch businesses next year.

Brent Alderton to lead Commerce Commission from next year, replacing the long-serving Nicholas Hill, to drive further performance enhancements.

Simms International secures distribution rights for IronKey products in Australia and New Zealand, aiming at corporate and security resellers.

Chief Executive Scott Bartlett sees substantial reduction of broadband and telephone packages following a recent Commerce Commission ruling.

ComCom probes Telecom for alleged unfair practices, probing if Telecom Wholesale favoured its retail arm. Final findings due by March end.

The NZ government outlines new ICT policies aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across public sector agencies, gaining strong industry support.

4G mobile phones could interfere with cable TV within six metres of a set top box, according to research by Cable Europe.

Commerce Commission scrutinises Telecom NZ's backhaul services for competition, potentially leading to regulation if found lacking.

Telecom is reviewing the government's document on structural separation, following Comms Minister Steven Joyce's call for industry feedback on potential issues.

The New Zealand government is seeking feedback on the potential implications of Telecom's structural separation.

Telecom evaluates shortlist for Ultra-fast Broadband initiative, remains open to partnership after not being named on list. Shares fall 6%.