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Maxnet rebrands; new owner Vocus plans to shift some business from Australia to NZ

Vocus Communications' James Spenceley
Chris Keall | Thursday August 23, 2012 | 2 comments

PLUS: CEO departure explained. | The future of FYX and its aborted “global mode" that allowed NZers to access US movie and TV content.

New Aussie owner for Auckland's 'global mode' ISP

Vocus CEO James Spenceley
Chris Keall | Wednesday May 23, 2012 | 7 comments

UPDATED with comments on FYX from Vocus CEO James Spenceley.

Sky pleads ignorant as new ISP pulls Global Mode

Sky TV CEO John Fellet
Chris Keall | Tuesday May 15, 2012 | 12 comments

A new ISP, which controversially allows customers to access overseas movie and TV online content usually blocked to New Zealanders, goes offline. UPDATED TUESDAY: Sky TV CEO takes a guess.

Geo-block busting ISP gets thumbs up from Chapman Tripp

FYX's "Global Mode" can be used to access geo-blocked US media sites
Chris Keall | Thursday May 10, 2012 | 38 comments

Sky TV shareholders, get nervous: MaxNet sub-brand offers access to US-based commercial movie and TV download sites. UPDATED with Chapman Tripp comment.

Maxnet CEO resigns after six years

NBR staff | Friday September 25, 2009

Internet services provider Maxnet has announced the resignation of its CEO effective today.

Brett Herkt has worked for Maxnet for more than 10 years including roles as an external consultant, company director, general manager of operations and finance. Mr Herkt was the company’s CEO for six years.

John Hanna has been appointed as Maxnet’s interim CEO. Mr Hanna has a background in sales and marketing.