Spark stories - Page 3
Spark appoints New Chief Executive for Spark Health
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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cloud services
Spark Health appoints John Macaskill-Smith as new Chief Executive, bringing extensive experience in healthcare and digital adoption.
Radware and Spark sign cybersecurity partnership agreement
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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 enter cybersecurity partnership
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware and Spark NZ have signed a partnership agreement to offer application and network security services in New Zealand.
Earnings wrap: Spark reports positive growth for 2023
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark New Zealand reports strong FY23 results with revenue, EBITDAI, and NPAT growth. The company is confident in its ability to continue growing in FY24.
Spark Unveils 'ServiceFlex': A New Service Management Solution for Business and Government
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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it services
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service management
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spark
The system integrator launches a new IT management for businesses & governments using artificial intelligence.
CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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hybrid cloud
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managed cloud
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ccl
CloudIQ provides organisations with a unified platform and comprehensive visibility and control across various cloud environments.
Spark commences 5G standalone network build in New Zealand
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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open source
Spark has announced it is the first telecommunications and digital services provider in New Zealand to commence its 5G standalone network build.
UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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robots
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uc
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5g & beyond
In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics.
Spark prepares to unveil satellite-to-mobile service
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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spacetech
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spark
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netlinkz
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.
AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology
Tue, 16th May 2023
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digital transformation
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kordia
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reannz
Angela Nash, an executive from New Zealand Rugby, was appointed as AA Insurance's new General Manager of Digital, Data, and Technology.
Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future
Fri, 12th May 2023
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llms
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cleantech
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.
NSW govt appoints NZ's MATTR as technology partner
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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data privacy
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cloud services
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spark
Global digital trust firm and Spark subsidiary, MATTR, appointed technology partner for the New South Wales Government's Digital ID program.
Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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 delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
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.
Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service
Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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partner programmes
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datacom
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parliament
Spark named as new technology partner for the Parliamentary Service, replacing Datacom. The move aims to enhance technology services for Parliament.
Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Spark Sport announces that TVNZ will be the home of the majority of its content starting from July 2023. New Zealand Cricket has already agreed to the deal.
PGG Wrightson uses Spark IoT tech to store animal vaccines
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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hybrid cloud
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iot
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productivity
The temperature and humidity sensors by Spark IoT include an easy-to-use dashboard to manage assets from desktop or mobile.
Spark Business Group awarded 2022 AWS partner award
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Spark Business Group receives AWS Innovation Partner of the Year Award for Asia-Pacific and Japan for its technology and expertise on Amazon Web Services.
How to accelerate modernisation using a slow start
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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crm
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devops
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hyperscale
Technology modernisation is no longer a nice-to-have – instead, it’s a must for the vast majority of businesses, writes Ashok Mysore.