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Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus

Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: STM Dapper Wrapper accessories storage

The STM Dapper Wrapper: compact, well-organized, and durable. This accessory and cable storage solution is sure to keep bigger accessories in order.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

Gaming

Hands-on Review: STM Must Stash accessory and cable storage case

The STM Must Stash is a versatile storage case for those who value organization. With water-repellent coating, it's perfect for on-the-go.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Network Infrastructure

New developments for cable set to connect South America to APAC and Oceania

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.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022

Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world

New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Unified Communications

Singapore found to have the speediest internet rates in the world

New research from BanklessTimes has shown that Singapore has the highest recorded median internet speed in the world at 207.61 MBPS.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022

Network Infrastructure

BW Digital completes acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable

BW Digital has completed its full acquisition of Hawaiki Submarine Cable, with all applicable regulatory filings and approvals now received.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

Network Infrastructure

Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly reliant on submarine cables for secure connectivity, but how safe are these networks?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?

In this interview, Fluke Networks product marketing manager Mark Mullins explains the company's role in maintaining critical cabling infrastructure.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021

Ethernet

Certification, qualification, verification: How to test copper cabling

Copper cabling is by all measures an efficient and preferable means to physically connect devices to networks — however, installation can be a difficult task.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021

Unified Communications

Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach

Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021

Ethernet

LinkIQ: Making Ethernet cable testing easier than ever

LinkIQ allows operational technology teams to easily solve network connectivity problems with a streamlined cabling troubleshooting tool.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Belkin DuraTek Plus charging cable will outlast your device

Belkin's new DuraTek Plus charging cable boasts enhanced strength, a sleek design, and a five-year warranty, potentially outlasting your device.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Broadband access equipment revenue dips to $2.9B

Global broadband access equipment revenue fell 2% Y/Y in 1Q 2019 to USD $2.9 billion, driven by a decrease in CCAP spending, reports Dell'Oro Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Cable

Blupeak scores distie deal with EMPR

This is Blupeaks second distribution deal in under a week as it partners with EMPR to distribute its products across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

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Unified Communications

OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure

OMS Group allocates USD $300 million to expand submarine cable and terrestrial infrastructure, boosting connectivity in response to digital ecosystem demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024