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Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future
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Spark Business Labs held Future State 2023 yesterday at Auckland's Spark Arena, inviting a range of business and thought leaders to discuss the future of work.
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NSW govt appoints NZ's MATTR as technology partner
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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"We are proud to support this ground-breaking project that will offer the people of NSW more security and control over their personal information."
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Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.
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Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
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Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.
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Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service
Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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This change comes after the NZ Parliament announced in 2019 that it was moving away from externally-contracted IT services and focusing on in-house IT for user support instead.
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Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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"No new venture is without risk, and we recognise that this news will be disappointing for our valued customers and partners, and dedicated Spark Sport team."
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PGG Wrightson uses Spark IoT tech to store animal vaccines
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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The temperature and humidity sensors by Spark IoT include an easy-to-use dashboard to manage assets from desktop or mobile.
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Spark Business Group awarded 2022 AWS partner award
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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"Our team is dedicated to helping New Zealand organisations achieve business outcomes through fostering innovation to help drive business change."
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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 is using a new, smart water metering solution that it says will help to deliver the objectives of the Three Waters policy using Spark's IoT network.
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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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The new Southern Cross NEXT fibre cable (SX NEXT) is set to connect Australasia to the US and further enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
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Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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If it's not your own household WiFi, then who has control of your data and is your connection actually safe?
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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, fostering stronger outcomes for students and teachers.
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