Telecom New Zealand and Vodafone have both issued statements asking people to only use their mobile phones for emergency calls after a massive earthquake hit Christchurch. Telecom New Zealand and Vodafone have both issued statements asking people to only use their mobile phones for emergency calls after a massive earthquake hit Christchurch.Phone lines have been congested as people try to reach their relatives.Much of Telecom’s network was working off of backup power, the company said, but it was attempting to add extra capacity to the mobile network.Vodafone also tweeted that people should stick to text messages and short calls if at all possible. Telecom said that those with landlines should use analogue phones as cordless phones will not work due to the loss of power in homes.Free calling is now available from payphones around Christchurch. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe