Spark stories - Page 12
Spark merges Revera & CCL to become cloud 'powerhouse'
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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cloud services
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revera
Spark-owned Revera and Computer Concepts Limited (CCL) are set to merge, creating the largest IT services company in New Zealand.
Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.
NZ Cricket ups data analytics game with Qrious
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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planning
The Black Caps and White Ferns have implemented a data and analytics solution from Qrious to monitor and improve game strategy and player performance.
Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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microsoft
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plantronics
Spark has combined the Microsoft Teams product suite with a number of other unique benefits to create Spark Enhanced Teams (SET).
Spark Lab launches free cybersecurity tool for SMBs
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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cybersecurity
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spark labs
Spark Lab has launched a new tool that it hopes will help New Zealand's small businesses understand their cybersecurity risks.
Spark named Cisco customer experience partner of the year
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Spark named Customer Experience Partner of the Year at Cisco's 2018 Partner Summit Global Awards in Las Vegas.
NZ's 'smartest street' underway in Auckland
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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cisco
Spark, with the help of several partners, has installed IoT devices in a 300m stretch of an Auckland street in a major step toward smart city status.
Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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te reo māori
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māori
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The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.
Spark named as self-sovereign identity steward
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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blockchain
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healthtech
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spark
The Sovrin Network ledger is operated by Stewards, trusted organisations within the ecosystem who have agreed to abide by certain requirements.
Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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r&d
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emerging technology
The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.
Huawei and Spark unveil world-first 5G trial network
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Huawei and Spark have launched a multi-vendor 5G trial network in New Zealand, built to the global industry standard.
Gallery: Lenovo's glamorous top local partners for 2018
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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dicker data
Lenovo honoured top partners at its Business Partner Gala Awards in Sydney, celebrating innovative solutions and exceptional service within ANZ.
Spark to stream international hockey matches
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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sports
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video
Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.
Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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technology gifts
Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country's newest shopping destinations next year.
Spark continues Nokia exclusivity partnership
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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nokia
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distributors
Nokia builds on its plans to take on the NZ market as it releases its new 7.1 handset exclusively through Spark.
IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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vodafone
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spark
The report says New Zealand telecommunications companies are transitioning to become genuine digital services providers.
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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google
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2degrees
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vodafone
Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.
Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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absolute it
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ict sector
According to a sneak preview of this year's TIN Report, due to be released next month, the TIN200 have seen their greatest growth in over a decade.