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Spark debuts Spark Game Arena and nationwide Fortnite tournament, The Rise Cup, in NZ esports venture

Spark NZ consolidates its cloud and consulting arms, folding business consultancy Leaven into CCL

The partnership will provide application and network security for organisations in NZ, including those in banking, transport, health, and the public sector. 

Radware and Spark NZ have signed a partnership agreement to offer application and network security services in New Zealand.

"In a volatile economic environment we have remained firmly focussed on delivering what we said we would in this last year of our three-year strategy."

The system integrator launches a new IT management for businesses & governments using artificial intelligence.

CloudIQ provides organisations with a unified platform and comprehensive visibility and control across various cloud environments.

Spark has announced it is the first telecommunications and digital services provider in New Zealand to commence its 5G standalone network build.

In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics. 

Spark announced it will provide a satellite-to-mobile service for Spark mobile customers, with a trial set to launch as early as the end of the year.

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.

"We are proud to support this ground-breaking project that will offer the people of NSW more security and control over their personal information."

The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.

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.

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.

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.

"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."

The temperature and humidity sensors by Spark IoT include an easy-to-use dashboard to manage assets from desktop or mobile.

"Our team is dedicated to helping New Zealand organisations achieve business outcomes through fostering innovation to help drive business change."

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.

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

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