Cable stories
Hands-on review: STM Dapper Wrapper accessories storage
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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cable
We get hands-on with an accessory and cable storage solution from STM.
Hands-on review: STM Must Stash accessory and cable storage case
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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cable
We get hands-on with this useful storage device to tame your cables and accessories on the go
New developments for cable set to connect South America to APAC and Oceania
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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undersea cables
Further proposals have been issued to begin construction of the almost 15,000 km subsea Humboldt Cable cable, which connects South America to APAC and Oceania.
Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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undersea cables
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cable
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southern cross cable
The new Southern Cross NEXT fibre cable (SX NEXT) is set to connect Australasia to the US and further enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
Singapore found to have the speediest internet rates in the world
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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5g
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broadband
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wireless networks
New research from BanklessTimes has shown that Singapore has the highest recorded median internet speed in the world at 207.61 MBPS.
BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable
Mon, 16th May 2022
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undersea cables
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cable
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hawaiki cable
BW Digital has completed its full acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable, with all applicable regulatory filings and approvals now received.
New high-performance cable in the works for Asia
Fri, 13th May 2022
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network management
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network infrastructure
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undersea cables
A new high-performance submarine cable is being built to enhance connectivity between Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia.
Chorus enhances West Coast infrastructure for upgraded telecoms
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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4g technology
Chorus has announced the completion of a 250km infrastructure project set to provide the West Coast with upgraded and enhanced telecommunications.
Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Submarine cable networks are often perceived as quite an anomaly to some. While they are generally a crucial part of a country's data and communication infrastructure, there is limited knowledge and public perception of the actual technology behind them.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
In this interview, Fluke Networks product marketing manager Mark Mullins explains the company’s role in maintaining critical cabling infrastructure.
Certification, qualification, verification: How to test copper cabling
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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ethernet
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cable
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poe
Copper cabling is by all measures an efficient and preferable means to physically connect devices to networks — however, installation can be a difficult task.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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undersea cables
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internet
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southern cross cable
“Being geographically isolated like we are in New Zealand means there’s never been a greater need to invest in our technology infrastructure," says Minister David Clark.
LinkIQ: Making Ethernet cable testing easier than ever
Thu, 27th May 2021
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ethernet
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cable
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poe
LinkIQ allows operational technology teams to easily solve network connectivity problems with a streamlined cabling troubleshooting tool.
Hands-on review: The Belkin DuraTek Plus charging cable will outlast your device
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Charging cables have one job – and they’re notorious for being bad at it.
Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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broadband
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cable
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dsl
Dell’Oro Group says that CPE shipments nearly offset another weak quarter for cable infrastructure.
Blupeak scores distie deal with EMPR
Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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empr
This is Blupeaks second distribution deal in under a week as it partners with EMPR to distribute its products across ANZ.
Google beefs up data center and subsea cable portfolio
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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undersea cables
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google
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cable
Havfrue, which is the Danish word for mermaid, will be built by TE SubCom and is expected to come online by the end of 2019.
NZ-AU subsea cable names data center for U.S point of presence
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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undersea cables
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hawaiki cable
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cable
"The New Zealand business community is excited for all that the Hawaiki cable will provide."
NEC finishes submarine cable construction in Malaysia
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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internet
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cable
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nec
Peninsular Malaysia has another connection to Sabah and Sararwak after NEC officially completed its submarine cable this week.
PCCW lands new Asia Africa Europe-1 cable in Hong Kong
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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cable
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pccw global
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uk
"It will further support China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative for all forms of high-speed data services and content applications.”
Building Blocks: Why installation practices make or break your data center
Fri, 19th May 2017
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fibre
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cable
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corning optical communications
Take a look at a couple of guidelines to follow during cable installation, which will help ensure success and save time in the post-installation.
NEC's fiber transmission capacity test breaks benchmarks
Tue, 16th May 2017
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internet
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cable
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fibre optics
NEC Corporation has successfully conducted the very first transmission capacity of 50.9 terabits on a single optical fiber, over more than 11,000 km.
Colt addresses demand for bandwidth transit between Europe and APAC
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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cable
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apac
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point of presence
Colt’s second POP in Marseille is connected to their IQ Network using the existing Colt-owned metro fibre network.
Global Switch and Trident plan to connect Australia, Indonesia and Singapore
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cable
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global switch
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trident
Global Switch recently announced that Trident is to locate Points of Presence within Global Switch’s data centers in Sydney and Singapore.