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Le Royal Monceau upgrades Wi-Fi with RUCKUS networks' help
Network Infrastructure

Le Royal Monceau upgrades Wi-Fi with RUCKUS networks' help

Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, part of Accor, upgrades its Wi-Fi with CommScope's RUCKUS Networks to enhance guest experiences this summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029
Internet of Things

Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029

A new Juniper Research study predicts IoT satellites to surge from 10,000 to 24,000 by 2029, driven by LEO satellite cost benefits and rising nomadic area connectivity demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable

Samsung's new and impressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines nostalgic flip phone charm with the cutting-edge technology you could once only dream of having.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager
Supply Chain

blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager

Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity
Network Infrastructure

GARR selects Infinera's 800G tech to boost network capacity

GARR has chosen Infinera's 800G technology to double the capacity of its optical network, enhancing connectivity for Italy's research institutions and universities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
EduTech

O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ
Storage

ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ

ASUS has launched the ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in Australia for AUD $1,599 and NZ for NZD $1,799, featuring enhanced specs and improved ergonomics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Connectivity stories

Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024
Unified Communications

Australian telco complaints continue to decline in 2024

Australia's telecommunications industry sees further improvement as complaints drop to 2.7 per 10,000 services in the April-June 2024 quarter, down from 3.1.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with One-Net in Singapore
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with One-Net in Singapore

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with One-Net Communications to boost DAC solutions in Singapore, aimed at sectors like hospitality and transport.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools
Unified Communications

Sage & Microsoft enhance SMB efficiency with new tech tools

Sage and Microsoft roll out advanced tools, including instant financial insights and enhanced workflows, to improve operational efficiency for SMBs across Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
McConnell Dowell speeds up construction with pop-up cellular connectivity
Network Infrastructure

McConnell Dowell speeds up construction with pop-up cellular connectivity

McConnell Dowell accelerates construction project kick-offs using Cradlepoint's cellular routers, reducing setup time and costs while enhancing flexibility.

By Cradlepoint • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints
Network Infrastructure

Optus technology enhances rural healthcare with 50% fewer complaints

Complaints about poor coverage in rural Australia have halved since Catholic Healthcare switched to the Optus network, highlighting technology's role in health and aged care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
Unified Communications

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project
Network Infrastructure

Australian government grants AUD $1.5m for Large Area Wi-Fi project

The Australian Government has awarded an AUD $1.5 million grant for the Large Area Wi-Fi project, aiming to enhance connectivity in remote communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024