TUANZ news stories

A recent report by TUANZ has revealed that we are ranked 56th in the world when it comes to cybersecurity - a look into why we're so behind and what needs to be done.

New Zealand has dropped from place 16 to 20 on the NTI overall between 2020 and 2021; seven places behind Australia.

TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.

"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”

The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.

FLINT is a national leadership programme run by TUANZ that provides networking development opportunities for the next generation.

“One element not addressed as a result of the review is the inequality of resourcing for consumer voice research."

The Commission will be able to make codes that address retail service quality if the industry fails to develop industry-led codes that are adequate.

"New Zealand needs a fully functioning mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) environment with the competition that will bring."

“It’s critical that in this very technical review of regulation of telecommunication services, that the voice of the user is heard."

Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.

"I'm euphoric that a solution to industry bickering has been found," the Minister declared. "There will be no more wasteful use of taxpayers money."

“Our focus now needs to turn to how we are going to use UFB and RBI to turn New Zealand into a digital economy."

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

Tuanz is launching a NextGen leadership programme to provide cross-industry fertilisation of digital enablement ideas.

Tuanz is calling on the government to have 'an ambitious vision' for rural connectivity and accept that connectivity is a right, not a want.

Kiwi businesses have another avenue to help ensure they're on top of the game in the leap into the digital future, with Tuanz' Digital Journey tool.

Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto

“We welcome the expertise that Tuanz can bring to our advocacy around the importance of connectivity for the improvement of rural health outcomes.”

Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin’s open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.

Spark offering the service for free to its 600,000 customers is exactly the sort of thing that helps push internet-based solutions into the limelight for mainstream New Zealanders.

"I’m keen to continue to raise awareness of how the developments in telecommunications can add to the lives of all New Zealanders at work and at home."

Gen-i Australia CEO takes on new role within Telecom's Retail business unit to fight for market shares in broadband and mobile.

Two days on from confirmation of potential NZ subsidiary sale, and the speculation still hasn't died down.