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Vocus Amcom merger takes step closer
Amcom

Vocus Amcom merger takes step closer

Vocus Communications took a step closer to merging with Amcom, shareholders, despite opposition from a key shareholder.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
ASX-listed Vocus boosts NZ sales 81% after FX Networks acquisition
Network Infrastructure

ASX-listed Vocus boosts NZ sales 81% after FX Networks acquisition

Vocus Communications boosted its first-half sales in New Zealand by 81 percent after buying local fibre-line provider FX Networks last year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable
Unified Communications

Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable

It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Vocus and Spark form construction joint venture for fibre
Unified Communications

Vocus and Spark form construction joint venture for fibre

The joint venture puts Spark in an even better position to help New Zealand businesses navigate a digital future in which fibre will become increasing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Why data centres are the new cool
DataCentre infrastructure

Why data centres are the new cool

Facing the climate crisis, NZ firms embrace green data centres, prioritising energy efficiency and sustainability in IT operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Vocus 'rethinks DDoS protection strategy' with new ANZ deal
Distributed Denial of Service

Vocus 'rethinks DDoS protection strategy' with new ANZ deal

Vocus Communications partners with Black Lotus to provide DDoS protection amidst growing prevalence of attacks in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2014
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Unified Communications

Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results

Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
EMC / Vocus / Gartner - The NZ data centre discussion...
Hyperscale

EMC / Vocus / Gartner - The NZ data centre discussion...

Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2014
Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm
FX Networks

Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm

Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres
Hyperscale

Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres

Is it best to test the waters when considering a hosted data centre, asks Vocus Communications' Steven Stanford.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Unified Communications

Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus

Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Unified Communications

Focus with Vocus following stella financials

Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014
Is your data getting the sort of attention it deserves? Try Vocus...
Hyperscale

Is your data getting the sort of attention it deserves? Try Vocus...

With the proliferation of dispersed applications, including WAN and cloud services, this question grows more relevant by the day.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Vocus unveils New Zealand's 'most connected data centre'
Hyperscale

Vocus unveils New Zealand's 'most connected data centre'

Vocus Communications unveils New Zealand's most connected data center in Albany, providing local and global connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
Vocus focus on Auckland expansion
Vocus Group

Vocus focus on Auckland expansion

Vocus will expand its Auckland data centre as the Albany facility nears capacity, alongside new plans for Melbourne, CEO James Spenceley announced.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012

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UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm
FX Networks

UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm

Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon's wholesale division last week.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
Vocus focuses on Cyan for new Auckland network
NetEvents

Vocus focuses on Cyan for new Auckland network

Vocus partners with Cyan for advanced Auckland network, embracing cutting-edge SDN tech to power efficient, scalable services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2013