Spark stories - Page 15
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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commerce commission
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colocation
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft is disrupting New Zealand's IT services sector, challenging traditional firms like Spark and Datacom, as cloud solutions gain traction.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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uc
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telco
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solar power
Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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healthtech
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deloitte
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2degrees
Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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commerce commission
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digital island
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I wasn’t inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.
Winners unveiled as 2017 iSANZ Awards honour NZ's top InfoSec talent
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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aura information security
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New Zealand's best and brightest in digital security were celebrated at the iSANZ Awards in Wellington. #iSANZAwards.
Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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cloud services
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telco
Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Invercargill joins the high-speed revolution as Spark launches 4.5G across three sites, making it the 25th mobile site to get the ultra-fast service in NZ.
It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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3g
As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.
Nostalgia or nonsense? Nokia’s revamped brick launches in NZ next week
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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smartphones
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nokia
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3g
The Nokia 3310 3G retains some of the features of the past but has obviously had some Botox, a tummy tuck and new organ replacements.
Spark gains three new TaaS certifications
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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The certification by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) comes after Spark signed up its 100th TaaS customer earlier this year.
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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chorus
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commerce commission
Today’s draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.
Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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virtualisation
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robots
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New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.
The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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iot
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smart home
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healthtech
The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
Spark named exclusive carrier of Nokia in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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Spark partners with HMD Global to exclusively bring Nokia's Android smartphones to New Zealand, launching Nokia 8, 3, 5, and 6 models.