Vocus group stories - Page 3
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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Vocus Group's share prices stumble as US private equity bids fall through, ending acquisition talks.
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.
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
Vocus revenue, profit soar on back of acquisitions
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Vocus has seen a massive boost in its revenue and profit for the latest H1 thanks to recent acquisitions and organic growth.
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
Vocus inks deal with Alcatel Submarine Networks for the Australia Singapore Cable
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Vocus clinches pivotal deal to build the Australia Singapore Cable that boosts Asia-Pac connectivity.
Vocus launches gigabit UFB plans aimed at gamers
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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First or not, gigabit broadband is fast. It isn’t so much a matter of watching characters appear – blink and you’ll miss the entire site.
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.
What enterprise needs to know about the future of the web
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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iot
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The sharing of basic files & the increasing instances in which sharing was required, started to drive the evolution of what the internet would become.
Vocus revenue, profits soar on back of M2 merger
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Vocus profits have soared 461% on the back of its merger with M2 Group earlier this year, in what the company says has been a ‘transformational year’.
Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Vocus has seen Kiwi revenue increase 187% following its merger with M2, which included the CallPlus businesses.
Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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broadband
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ufb
If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.
Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.
Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Vocus’ Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.
Optus Wholesale signs up Vocus in exclusive deal
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Optus Wholesale has extended its long-standing relationship with M2 Group, inking a three year deal with Vocus, which merged with M2 this year.