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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.

Technology modernisation is no longer a nice-to-have – instead, it’s a must for the vast majority of businesses, writes Ashok Mysore.

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark’s corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

Spark wanted its contact centre technology to support its vision for customer service: frontline teams able to shift to where demand is most significant.

CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.

This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.

Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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.

Spark expects $900 million at completion but that's subject to OIO approval which is anticipated to occur in the first half of FY23.

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.

New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.

Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.

Networks for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus to upgrade Wellington College to Hyperfibre, doubling its internet speed to 2Gbps.

The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.

Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.

Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.

The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.

Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.

The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.

Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.