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Spark Business Group awarded 2022 AWS partner award
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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Spark Business Group receives AWS Innovation Partner of the Year Award for Asia-Pacific and Japan for its technology and expertise on Amazon Web Services.
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How to accelerate modernisation using a slow start
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Technology modernisation is no longer a nice-to-have – instead, it’s a must for the vast majority of businesses, writes Ashok Mysore.
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Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
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Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark’s corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
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Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
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iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
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Spark migrates to Genesys Cloud CX contact centre platform
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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Spark wanted its contact centre technology to support its vision for customer service: frontline teams able to shift to where demand is most significant.
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CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.
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Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.
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Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Spark explores future connectivity options using 5G mmWave
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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Spark has carried out New Zealand’s first rural trial of 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) technology to showcase the potential benefits of faster 5G data speeds.
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Spark sells 70% of TowerCo for $900 million to Ontario Teachers
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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Spark expects $900 million at completion but that's subject to OIO approval which is anticipated to occur in the first half of FY23.
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Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.
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Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
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Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.
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N4L, Spark, Chorus partner for Hyperfibre school upgrade
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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Networks for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus to upgrade Wellington College to Hyperfibre, doubling its internet speed to 2Gbps.
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Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.
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Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
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Spark launches Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade across enterprise
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.
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Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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network management
The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
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Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
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Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.
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Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.