Insights

2001 Called — They Want Their Phone System Back

andy.bateman@entelargroup.co.nz (Andy Bateman) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:29:52 GMT

Last Call: Decommissioning NZ's Legacy Telephone Networks

There's something unexpectedly poignant about standing in a telephone exchange surrounded by rows of beige cabinets with red stripes.

I know, I know. To most people, these are just anonymous metal boxes. But to me? They're something else—beautiful artifacts of New Zealand’s rich telecommunications history, each with a different story to tell.

As Entelar Group undertakes the nationwide decommissioning of New Zealand's legacy NEAX telephone systems—the systems that have reliably connected Kiwis for over four decades—it’s a bittersweet moment. While I fully understand this transition's necessity, the old technology has an undeniable elegance. This is technology you can see working with your own eyes—something increasingly rare in our modern world of sealed black boxes and invisible processes.

New Zealand telecommunications didn't begin with NEAX. The journey began in 1881, when calls were connected by actual people—switchboard operators physically inserting phone plugs into the right sockets at telephone exchanges.

Fibre and Mountainous Terrain: How Entelar Group Overcomes Them

jordan.rush@entelargroup.co.nz (Jordan Rush) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:46:37 GMT

New Zealand’s rugged mountains make fibre optic installation tough, but Entelar Group has the solutions. Curious how they’re overcoming these challenges? Read on to find out!.

New Zealand’s awe-inspiring mountainous terrain presents one of the most challenging environments for laying fibre optic cables in the world. The country's rugged hills, steep slopes, and narrow valleys not only make installation difficult but also heighten the risk of environmental disruption. These challenges demand innovative solutions, and that's where Entelar Group comes in. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Entelar Group has developed strategies to overcome the hurdles of New Zealand’s mountainous landscape, ensuring the successful deployment of fibre optic infrastructure across even the most remote areas.

From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Entelar Group's South Island Hub

EntelarGroupNZ — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:41:42 GMT

Entelar Group's New South Island Distribution Hub: A Strategic Investment in Growth

Entelar Group's newly opened South Island hub isn't just a warehouse - it's a bold statement of intent. The cutting-edge facility in Hornby, Christchurch positions the company as a leading technology services provider in the region, consolidating its operations into a single centre that sets new standards for technical capability and operational excellence.

Behind the Scenes: Inside Entelar Group's South Island Operation

EntelarGroupNZ — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:15:24 GMT

Inside Entelar Group's Comprehensive South Island IT Asset Management Operation

Entelar Group’s expansive new facility on the western edge of Christchurch is home to a technological ecosystem that’s transforming IT asset management across the South Island.