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Kordia introduces Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

Kordia introduces Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams

The development makes Kordia the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to enable this functionality.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Carbon Black updates endpoint security solution
Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black updates endpoint security solution

Carbon Black announces Cb Protection 8.1, enabling customers to meet PCI DSS standards and remove legacy antivirus without additional steps.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Kordia carries out NZ's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast
Samsung

Kordia carries out NZ's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast

Kordia has achieved New Zealand's first live 4K UHD TV broadcast using existing Digital Terrestrial Technology, encouraging local broadcasters to adopt 4K.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Look before you leap: An expert's take on the pros and cons of SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Look before you leap: An expert's take on the pros and cons of SD-WAN

At present SD-WAN has no agreed standard and, with so many vendor options in the market, it's important for businesses to do their homework.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Ex-Dimension Data executive secures new sales role at Kordia Solutions
Digital Transformation

Ex-Dimension Data executive secures new sales role at Kordia Solutions

Kordia Solutions New Zealand appoints Glen White as head of sales, bringing 17 years of international ICT experience to the role.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link
Unified Communications

Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link

Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia
Internet of Things

Mayday calls & drones: Ten things we bet you didn't know about Kordia

From supporting Mayday calls to deploying drones, discover ten surprising facts about Kordia, New Zealand's versatile government-owned tech pioneer.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Kordia completes IoT network that reaches 94% of population
Internet of Things

Kordia completes IoT network that reaches 94% of population

Kordia completes Thinxtra's IoT network, covering 94% of the population. The Sigfox network enhances agriculture, smart city projects, and more, nationwide.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network
Internet of Things

Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network

Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Cybersecurity

Interview: Aura Information Security explores Cybersecurity-as-a-Service

Aura Information Security's Michael Warnock discusses their unique approach to Cybersecurity-as-a-Service in Australia, aiming at mid-market firms.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Suffered a data breach? Here's how you manage the fallout
Breach Prevention

Suffered a data breach? Here's how you manage the fallout

From a communications perspective, an incident response plan should do one thing: reassure your customers that you care.

By Esmee O'Brien • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout
Network Infrastructure

Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout

SD-WAN will increase the overall flexibility, performance and capabilities of Wise Group's Internet-based applications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Exclusive interview: Kordia CEO tackles one of tech's biggest issues
Kordia

Exclusive interview: Kordia CEO tackles one of tech's biggest issues

Kordia's CEO Scott Bartlett discusses the need for action, not just talk, on diversity in New Zealand's tech sector.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Kordia ditches old business model in media division makeover
Kordia

Kordia ditches old business model in media division makeover

Kordia New Zealand is giving its media and broadcast division an extreme makeover in a move to ramp up its presence in the media market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Unified Communications

How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share

But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity
Kordia

Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity

Establishing a pervasive cyber security culture can help protect against malware attacks, as the weakest link is often people.

By Peter Bailey • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
NZ firms pick up the pace on cybersecurity savviness
Malware

NZ firms pick up the pace on cybersecurity savviness

Half of New Zealand businesses are ignorant of the dangers posed by cyber attacks, according to a survey by Kordia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017