Vodafone stories
Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call
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Vodafone Ireland and Satellite Connect Europe complete the country's first smartphone video call via satellite from Clare Island to Dublin.
Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer
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digital transformation
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ai
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it industry
hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.
Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals
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5g & beyond
Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.
Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.
HONOR Magic V5 foldable reads 4,300 pages on one battery charge
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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amazon
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wireless charging
HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone powered through 4,300 pages of Proust's novel in 30.5 hours on a single battery charge, showcasing remarkable endurance.
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.
HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.
Maureen Costello named UKI & Africa VP for Google Cloud
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Google Cloud has appointed Maureen Costello as Vice President for the UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa, to drive growth across these key regions.
Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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ai
Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years' experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.
Digital Barriers hires new leaders to expand growth
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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uc
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digital entertainment
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google
Digital Barriers expands leadership team with key hires, bringing expertise in telco, hyperscale, and IoT to accelerate growth & revenue.
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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google
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2degrees
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Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.
Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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vodafone
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cyber attacks
86% of high-growth companies see cybersecurity as a means of new business opportunities, not just defence, says Vodafone report.
2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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uc
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apple
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samsung
2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
Vodafone NZ unveils $5-a-day overseas roaming plans...
Wed, 28th May 2014
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connectivity
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vodafone
Vodafone has today unveiled its new roaming service, focused around giving Kiwis access to cheaper roaming overseas.
2degrees appoints permanent CEO
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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partners
After Eric Hertz's passing, 2degrees names Stewart Sherriff, its chairman and interim CEO, as the permanent CEO, solidifying leadership.
'Frenemies' unite for rural
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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uc
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Telecom and Vodafone join forces to transform rural New Zealand's broadband, offering a unified solution to bridge the digital divide.
Maclean boosts headcount by four
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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uc
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gen-i
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kinetics group
Maclean expands its team with four industry veterans, enhancing its strength in account management and business development.
2degrees names new sales officer
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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vodafone
Mark Cleary joins 2degrees as Chief Sales Officer from Perlico, aiming to boost sales and distribution, leveraging new products and the firm's 3G network.
2degrees backer extends ownership; offers Haitian update
Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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uc
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vodafone
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partners
Shareholding in 2degrees has changed once again with majority owner Trilogy International increasing its stake in the fledgling mobile operator.