Vocus group stories - Page 3
Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN’s ‘Enterprise Ethernet’ product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.
Vocus Communications wins a place on the NZ TaaS panel
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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The telecommunications-as-a-service panel aims to improve the way tel-com services are delivered to government agencies across NZ.
Vocus preparing infrastructure for Australia Singapore Cable
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Vocus boosts Aussie infra for pending ASC launch, preps 8T capacity surge, new POPs, and Christmas Island link.
Vocus sets up subsea cable PoP in ST Telemedia's Singapore data center
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Vocus has selected ST Telemedia’s Singapore data center, STT Tai Seng, to be the point of presence (PoP) for its new submarine cable.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
Vocus reshuffle leads to separation of enterprise and wholesale
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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The split will result in four reportable operating segments and has lead to some leadership changes in those areas.
Vocus ASC set to support Indonesian information infrastructure
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Vocus Communications' Australia Singapore Cable was officially launched in Indonesia, highlighting its strategic and economic opportunities for the country.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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A number of industry stalwarts are on board for the much anticipated channel program including Cisco, Westcon Comstor, Telstra and Vocus.
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV’s move to block websites
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company’s Aussie data centre assets.
New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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The cable will enhance connectivity between Australia and Singapore, especially considering Singapore is Australia’s 5th largest trading partner.
No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.
Superloop appoints Dan Whitford to drive strategic sales in APAC
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Industry pro Dan Whitford joins Superloop, set to rev up APAC strategic sales and leverage vast telecom experience.
Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Salesforce and Vocus sign multi-million-dollar deal to enhance customer experience for Australia's telecom sector.
Vocus sells off Macquarie Telecom stake for $41 million
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Vocus has sold its Macquarie Telecom shares – equating to 16% of the company – for $41 million, with Macquarie saying it welcomes the sale.
Nutanix revamps Vocus Communications' infrastructure
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Vocus Communications leaps forward, upgrading its tech with Nutanix's cloud platform on Dell EMC hardware, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.