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Bill Bennett
Freelance journalist.
Auckland-based Bill Bennett writes technology and business stories that are directly relevant to New Zealand readers.
His emphasis is on telecommunications, but he also covers other aspects of technology and business. You can find his features in the New Zealand Herald and hear him regularly on RNZ Nine to Noon and the NZ Tech Podcast.
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Bill Bennett - Latest News [Page 69]
Voyager joins Hawaiki
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 1:22 pm | Digitl
Hawaiki has recruited another New Zealand ISP as its trans-Pacific fibre project gathers momentum. More >>
Nokia Lumia 1020 first impression: a call-making camera
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 9:10 am | Digitl
Photography sits at the core of Nokia's Lumia 1020. You can't avoid the phone's picture taking abilities even if you try. More >>
Briefly: Cunliffe on copper; Lumia 1020 in NZ; Asus Memo Pad
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 8:09 am | Digitl
Labour leader and communications spokesman David Cunliffe has thrown his weight behind the report from Network Strategies showing consumers will pay hundreds of millions if the government plan to keep copper broadband prices high goes ahead. More >>
Independent review finds Covec conservative on Chorus transfer
Monday, 30 September 2013, 2:36 pm | Digitl
An independent peer review says Covec's estimate of the amount Chorus stands to gain from the government proposed changes to copper pricing is "conservative in all scenarios". More >>
Top stories last week on digitl
Monday, 30 September 2013, 12:40 pm | Digitl
Four stories taking readers behind the headlines were the best read items on digitl last week. There's lots of interest in Telecom NZ and the switch from copper to fibre. Banking technology is also in the spotlight with an innovative make-over of Westpac's ... More >>
Three back-up drives from Seagate
Monday, 30 September 2013, 11:41 am | Digitl
While cloud back-up is generally the smartest, cheapest and, in some senses, safest back-up for most small businesses and home users, it makes sense to store data locally too. More >>
Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam: Ready for fibre
Sunday, 29 September 2013, 11:10 am | Digitl
Crown Fibre Holdings expects video-conferencing will be among the first popular applications on the UFB fibre network currently being built. It's not just about staying in touch with friends and family. There's evidence video-conferencing makes businesses more ... More >>
Why Westpac's new online bank looks like iOS 7
Friday, 27 September 2013, 4:04 pm | Digitl
Westpac's new cross-device online banking site has a modern, stripped-back feel. It treats us like adults. More >>
Westpac builds online banking for any device
Friday, 27 September 2013, 3:16 pm | Digitl
Westpac New Zealand is halfway through spending $15 million to refresh online banking in a format that works with just about any device. More >>
Telecom NZ Wi-Fi move disrupts mobile data market
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:23 am | Digitl
Turning phone boxes into Wi-Fi hotspots is a smart disruptive move by Telecom NZ. It gives the company something to offer customers that rivals can't easily match. It also stops phone boxes - useful in emergencies - from becoming white elephants. More >>
Aranz-Geo feted for software innovation on world stage
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:37 am | Digitl
Christchurch-based geological modelling software specialist Aranz Geo narrowly missed taking the top accolade at the 2013 New Zealand International Business Awards. More >>
Lync is Microsoft's hidden gem
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:39 pm | Digitl
Microsoft didn't push its Lync technology at journalists during TechEd 2013 in Auckland. There were no specific Lync-related media briefings, no scheduled interview opportunities. More >>
Briefly: Surface Mini; Gmail outage, Oracle cloud
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 2:39 pm | Digitl
A mini version of Microsoft's Surface tablet is in development, but is unlikely to hit the streets until early next year. The tablet will sport a screen somewhere between seven and eight inches in size and is likely to use an ARM processor. More >>
Briefly: Apple updates iMac; Telecom NZ satellite win
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 7:48 am | Digitl
Apple updated its iMac lineup on overnight bumping graphics performance and speeds. The new models make use of the latest generation of Intel chips and wireless networking. More >>
Mobile device sales fall, tablets weakest
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 7:47 pm | Digitl
Our love for mobile devices could be cooling according to IDC Research. The company says regional sales figures for mobile devices have now declined for two consecutive quarters. More >>
Mobile device sales fall, tablets weakest
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 7:46 pm | Digitl
Our love for mobile devices could be cooling according to IDC Research. The company says regional sales figures for mobile devices have now declined for two consecutive quarters. More >>
Why Telecom NZ doesn't oppose government copper intervention
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 2:57 pm | Digitl
Despite the headlines in some media Telecom NZ hasn't gone as far as backing government plans to over-rule the Commerce Commission on copper network pricing. Its position is more nuanced. More >>
Briefly: Microsoft re-Surfaces; BlackBerry bought; Oracle fa
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 8:21 am | Digitl
There were no huge surprises when Microsoft took the wraps off its Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro tablets in New York overnight. More >>
Hawaiki signs cable-laying contract
Monday, 23 September 2013, 10:34 pm | Digitl
Hawaiki's plan for a submarine cable linking Australia and New Zealand to Hawaii edges closer with the signing of a supply contract with TE SubCom. More >>
So much for the paperless office
Monday, 23 September 2013, 6:44 pm | Digitl
Squirting ink on to dead trees remains popular despite the rise of tablets, smartphones and other devices. More >>
