Spark stories - Page 2

Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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network management
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5g
The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.

Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
“While most businesses see cloud adoption as a key driver to a more productive New Zealand economy, better understanding and action is needed."

Spark launches Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade across enterprise
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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erp
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strategy
Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.

Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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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.

Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network management
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network infrastructure
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iot
Spark has announced that it will take a significant shareholding in IoT company Adroit, which will enhance IoT solutions for potential customers of both organisations.

Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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sustainable it
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smart cities
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iot
The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.

Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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gcsb
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?

2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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telecommunications
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orcon
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mergers and acquisitions
Challenger telcos 2degrees and Orcon Group have announced plans to merge, as they look to form New Zealand's third-largest integrated telecommunications company.

NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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iot
"Any vulnerable device can potentially become a bot for an attacker, however, IoT devices are especially at risk because New Zealand is at a very early stage in terms of IoT maturity."

Telegistics changes name to Entelar in major branding overhaul
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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distribution
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spark
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telegistics
The NZ-owned and operated ICT distribution and services company will now be known as Entelar.

Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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cartech
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EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.

Spark partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G rollout
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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smartphones
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5g
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technology gifts
The deal will see Spark deploy Nokia’s latest 5G RAN technology across part of the rollout while upgrading 4G at these sites using Nokia products.

The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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telecommunications
The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.

Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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broadband
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wireless broadband
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spark
It brings uncapped connectivity to around 1.2 million New Zealand addresses across urban and rural areas.

Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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undersea cables
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internet
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southern cross cable
“Being geographically isolated like we are in New Zealand means there’s never been a greater need to invest in our technology infrastructure," says Minister David Clark.

Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
Coverage extends across Hamilton Central, as well as parts of Claudelands, Chartwell and Fairfield, with further coverage being added before the end of the month.

Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Thu, 13th May 2021
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wireless networks
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chorus
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telecommunications
The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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wireless networks
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will keep regulation in place for three wholesale telecommunications services to continue to promote competition and protect consumers.

Spark selects new platform for workers
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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contact centre
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wfh
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crm
Spark NZ has changed the way their employees work by selecting a new customer experience company.

Spark, CCL awarded APAC growth partner of the year awards for Fortinet
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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firewall
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network management
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ai
The companies awarded APAC Growth Partner of the Year have leveraged their customers’ digital transformation requirements to increase their product and service offerings, thereby meeting customer demands and simultaneously growing their business.

NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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4g technology
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2degrees
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vodafone
However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.

Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
In September 2020, the Commission published an open letter to Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees asking them to share their plans for providing their customers with more meaningful product and service comparisons and to guard against overspending.

Spark opens doors to 5G & IoT innovation studio in Auckland
Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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iot
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5g
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wireless networks
Spark’s Innovation Studio supports technologies across networks including 4G, 5G, Cat M1, LoRaWAN, and NB IoT.