Podcasts about orcon

Strange things are afoot at the Stubb Foundation. In the concluding episode, Chris' mom Lulu whisks him and Donna away from the clutches of Orcon, delivering them to the bizarre startup where contemporaneous Chris works. It is here where the fate of the world will be decided.

Donna and Chris confront Roy who reveals there's more going on than either of them realized. It isn't just Conway Energy they're fighting, they're going up against Orcon, the largest cross-temporal corporate conglomerate in known existence. 

The merger between Orcon Group (aka Vocus NZ) and 2degrees has cleared its final hurdle after the Overseas Investment Office granted consent.The deal earlier gained Commerce Commission, GCSB and shareholder approvals.Orcon Group chief executive Mark Callander, who will lead the merged business, said: "We expect the transaction to be finalised in the coming weeks and will come together as a combined business on June 1."The combined business would be known as 2degrees, Callander said.Orcon Group's various sub-brands, including Orcon, Slingshot, Flip and 2Talk will continue to be used. The firm also owns a nationwide fibre network spanning more than 4000km, a small power retailer (Switch Utilities) and provisions service for Sky TV's Sky Broadband.The new company will combine 2degrees' mobile network with Orcon Group's more landline-focused business for what analysts see as a stronger number three competitor to Spark and Vodafone.The merged company's combined revenue will be around $1.2 billion next to Spark's $3.59b and Vodafone NZ's $1.95b for 2021.Source / Vocus NZThe merger of Orcon Group and 2degrees operations follows the transaction just approved by the OIO in which Orcon Group's Australian parent, Voyage, bought 2degrees from its US parent Trilogy.Orcon Group and 2degrees put their respective local IPO plans on hold as deal talks began late last year. Callander says a listing is now off the table.Jarden research head Arie Dekker earlier said given new corporate parent Voyage (in turn owned by investment bank Macquarie Group and Aware Super) had deep pockets, there was now no need for an IPO to raise capital.There has been speculation that the combined Orcon Group and 2degrees could, in turn, merge with Sky TV. Dekker earlier said that was unlikely. Such a deal would add risk and volatility, and regulatory headwinds.- by Chris Keall, NZ Herald

The merger between Orcon Group (aka Vocus NZ) and 2degrees has cleared its final hurdle after the Overseas Investment Office granted consent.The deal earlier gained Commerce Commission, GCSB and shareholder approvals.Orcon Group chief executive Mark Callander, who will lead the merged business, said: "We expect the transaction to be finalised in the coming weeks and will come together as a combined business on June 1."The combined business would be known as 2degrees, Callander said.Orcon Group's various sub-brands, including Orcon, Slingshot, Flip and 2Talk will continue to be used. The firm also owns a nationwide fibre network spanning more than 4000km, a small power retailer (Switch Utilities) and provisions service for Sky TV's Sky Broadband.The new company will combine 2degrees' mobile network with Orcon Group's more landline-focused business for what analysts see as a stronger number three competitor to Spark and Vodafone.The merged company's combined revenue will be around $1.2 billion next to Spark's $3.59b and Vodafone NZ's $1.95b for 2021.Source / Vocus NZThe merger of Orcon Group and 2degrees operations follows the transaction just approved by the OIO in which Orcon Group's Australian parent, Voyage, bought 2degrees from its US parent Trilogy.Orcon Group and 2degrees put their respective local IPO plans on hold as deal talks began late last year. Callander says a listing is now off the table.Jarden research head Arie Dekker earlier said given new corporate parent Voyage (in turn owned by investment bank Macquarie Group and Aware Super) had deep pockets, there was now no need for an IPO to raise capital.There has been speculation that the combined Orcon Group and 2degrees could, in turn, merge with Sky TV. Dekker earlier said that was unlikely. Such a deal would add risk and volatility, and regulatory headwinds.- by Chris Keall, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission has given the green light to a planned merger between Orcon and 2 degrees. The deal is worth 1.7 billion dollars and the new entity would be the third biggest telco behind Vodafone and Spark.  Pattrick Smellie from Businessdesk joined Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE 

Bill Bennett & Paul Spain discuss the big tech news topics of the week – including Rocket Lab, Vista, 2degrees/Orcon merger, upcoming Apple announcements + more. https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6853890916349042689/ (Watch the livestream here) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast) http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect) https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ) https://hp.co.nz/ (HP) https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ) https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus) http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

A cyber attack has created nationwide internet outages - and major working from home headaches - this afternoon. Internet infrastructure provider Vocus - which operates Orcon, Slingshot. Flip, and Stuff Fibre - was hit just after 1pm, with internet out for around an hour. Jean Bell filed this report.

Sky TV has appointed investment bank Jarden to advise it on a range of "unsolicited approaches", shareholders were told today at an Investor Day presentation.The pay-TV provider declined to provide any detail about who made the approaches, however, or if any of them involved a takeover offer - although others (see below) see the likes of Discovery and Comcast in the frame.Chairman Philip Bowman told the virtual audience that, "Over the last 12 months Sky has received a number of unsolicited approaches around potential transactions, all of which have been highly conditional and incomplete."Bowman added, "With the capital structure now stabilised, a strong position in the NZ market, and a revitalised strategy, the board does not believe the current share price reflects the underlying value of the company."Sky, with help from Jarden, will evaluate "strategic investment partnerships that deliver sustained ongoing growth to the rights content and distribution reach of the company, which in turn will accelerate the creation of shareholder value," the chairman said.Sky chief executive Sophie Moloney said, "Sky's leadership team and staff maintain our absolute focus on delivering the strategy outlined today, whilst being open to exploring opportunities to accelerate further sustainable value creation for shareholders."Moloney could not comment further.Some pundits interpreted Sky's statements as implying a possible takeover was in the offing.Investors appeared to not immediately embrace the theory, however, with Sky shares trading down 1.18 per cent to 16.8c (for a market cap of $293m) in mid-afternoon trading following this morning's update.A piece published in The Australian's market gossip column this afternoon, says "DataRoom understands that the interest has come from local private equity groups as well as global strategic parties."It goes on to speculate that Discovery (the new owner of MediaWorks' television operation), US company Comcast (which bought Sky UK and is understood to have approached Sky NZ 18 months ago), NBCUniversal or a telco would be logical buyers.In 2017, a proposed merger of Sky with Vodafone's NZ business was blocked by the Commerce Commission, with courts backing the regulator during appeals.Sky said it could not comment in any more detail. Asked if Sky could say point-blank if a takeover was among the approaches, Sky external relations director Chris Major said "I can't comment specifically. A range of options and approaches are on the table - [all] incomplete and highly conditional."Although Sky shares have gained 13.5 per cent this year, the company's $293m, they are still well off the $2.35 at the time of the 2017 Vodafone offer, which in turn was only a third of pay-TV broadcaster's high water mark.Sky also said today that its new, Android-powered set-top box, which will support 4K ultra high definition video and third-party apps such as Netflix, will not appear until mid-2022. In an early briefing the company had said it could be ready as soon as June this year.The company has set a customer target of 150,000 to 200,000 by the end of 2024 for deploying the new Android boxes.The company also forecast that it would be growing revenue by $75m to $100m per year by 2024 as streaming services Neon and Sky Sport adding customers at a compound annual growth rate of 10 to 15 per cent over the next three years.Sky also provided the first targets for its new Sky Broadband service, provided in partnership with Chorus and Vocus (owner of Orcon and Slingshot). Its three-year target is for 8 to 13 per cent of Sky customers to be using the service (which is steeply discounted if you also have a Sky decoder contract), and 3 to 5 per cent of the broadband market overall.Earlier in the day, Spark announced it had expanded its sports rights by winning Champions League football from Sky.

BIRDS AREN'T REAL! Okay but actually...birds are government drones. Or, at least, they almost were at one point in history. This week, Rachel tells Lauren about how psychologist B.F. Skinner worked to make pigeons into bomb pilots during World War II. 2 things to remember: (1) Write a review of HYPERFOCUS and get a free sticker! AND(2) The birds work for the bourgeoisie.Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/bf-skinners-pigeon-guided-rocket-53443995/https://www.bfskinner.org/project-pigeon/https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/10/24/238466/pigeon-pilots/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Highlights on this episode with Sarah Putt and Paul Spain:IT guy wipes systems and get jail plus NZ$300,000 fineSpark / Team New Zealand have opened the 5G Race ZoneArrival of Google Nest Router and Wifi devices in the NZ market – via a partnership with retailers and Internet provider Orcon – though it is arriving 11-months after be launched in the U.S.Instagram is 10!New Zealand still clinging on to Windows 7 and Windows XPCould jail time be on the cards for those paying cyber ransoms?Scott Bartlett has stepped down as CEO of Kordia due to further issues following taking time off recently following multiple brain tumours – we wish him the best and hope to see him back soonNZ Tech PodcastPaul SpainSpecial thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast:Umbrellar ConnectSumo LogicVodafone NZHPSamsungSpark NZVocusGorilla Technology

Insights on key New Zealand technology related news, highlights from CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Travelex massive Ransomware hit, Kashmir forced internet outage, Orcon launches first 4Gbps Fibre plan, Kacific 1 satellite to provide massive reach. NZ Tech PodcastPaul SpainGorilla TechnologyFree Tesla SuperchargingSpecial thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast:Sumo LogicHPSamsungVodafone NZSpark NZVocus

In this episode Suzie gets sporty about the World Cup and Trevor discovers the surprising place pigeon’s hold in history. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast,… Continue reading "Cup Chaos and Pigeon Power"

In this episode Suzie gets sporty about the World Cup and Trevor discovers the surprising place pigeon’s hold in history. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast,… Continue reading "Cup Chaos and Pigeon Power"

Apple acquires NZ’s PowerbyProxi, Amazon Key, Vocus (incl Slingshot, Orcon, Callplus) put up for sale by Australian owner, Nokia and Android 8 Oreo, New All Blacks streaming options, Trade Me Trials all-you-can-eat deliveries.

Mark Callander on his comeback plan for Orcon. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/make-orcon-great-again-says-vocus-boss-private-equity-circles-ck-p-204301

This episode Navdy in-car heads up display, TechEd, Orcon ‘global mode', Sky TV profit, USB 3.1 and its new cable, China's new operating system, the arrival of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 and Spark's Lightbox plus the anticipated Windows 9 and iPhone news. Running time : 0:38:36

This week we discuss bite size Windows tablets, Asus Padphone, Samsung Galaxy S4, Slingshot’s Igloo bundle, I’m Watch, Sonos Playbar, Dlink Wireless Extender and an update from Orcon following its sale. Running time : 0:50:57

This week we share hands on experience with the Samsung Galaxy S4, Lenovo ThinkPad Helix and Nokia Lumia 520. Also discussed is Wheedle’s re-launch, the sale of Orcon by Kordia and 2degrees new data rollover plans. Running time : 0:46:25

Hands on with HP’s corporate Windows 8 tablet – the ElitePad 900, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z phone and Xperia Tablet Z. We also discuss the NZ Census, Vodafone 4G LTE, Evernote security woes, Apple vs Samsung, Office 365 update, TVNZ On Demand and more. Running time : 0:49:48

We discuss Kim Dotcom and free internet for New Zealanders, Google’s Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, hybrid tablets/laptops, Vodafone’s big roaming data reductions, Oakley heads up display snow goggles, massive internet data plans from Telecom, Snap and Orcon. Running time : 0:58:00

We play with Apple’s iPhone 5, discover iOS 6, discuss PlayStation Super Slim, Orcon’s $99 unlimited internet/calling plan, Jellybean for Galaxy SIII, up-to-date US TV programming in NZ, Auckland mobile wallet trial and lastly Windows 8 phones + tablets. Running time : 00:56:34

This episode we review today’s Apple news – including iOS 6 for iPhone & iPad, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and new MacBook Pro laptops. Other topics include Asus Windows 8 devices, LinkedIn password leaks, NZ computer game industry and Orcon’s UFB events. Running time : 01:10:43

This episode we review today’s Apple news – including iOS 6 for iPhone & iPad, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and new MacBook Pro laptops. Other topics include Asus Windows 8 devices, LinkedIn password leaks, NZ computer game industry and Orcon’s UFB events. Running time : 00:38:38

We discuss Cadilac’s self drive car, Samsung’s voice/gesture controlled TV, NZ internet users hitting 3-strikes, Ultra-fast Broadband, Adobe CS6, Unified Inbox, Facebook’s 900 million users and new Internet offerings from TelstaClear, Orcon and Snap. Running time : 00:56:06

We discuss Ultra Fast Broadband and new prices detailed via our website, 2degrees market share increase, a visit to Orcon, Microsoft India hacking, Google Wallet issues, Sony Vita, Windows 8 on Arm, Samsung Tablet/phone bundle and Andoid on HP TouchPad. Running time : 00:52:26

Season 03 Episode 19 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, CADave and Tappy. Tony's Blog. Featured song: The Holy Ground from the Poxy Boggards' CD Whiskey Business. We love feedback. If you’d like to leave us a question or comment you can either: email us at happyjacksrpg@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: (626) 629-8RPG leave a comment here on the blog register on the blog, click on “forum” and post. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/happyjacksrpg. Announcing Happy Jacks Game Day 2. At Orcon 2011 Saturday, February 19th 2011. Orcon runs February 18th - 21st, President’s Day Weekend. at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel (next to LAX). Join us for a day of gaming and gab. We’ll run (and play) RPGs during the day and record a podcast that night. We’ll announce the games and the day’s schedule sometime before the end of the year. Orcon 2011 is a game convention operated by Strategicon. Go to Strategicon.net to register for the con and the games.