Spark stories - Page 5
Spark appoints Patric Balmer as managed security service provider (MSSP) lead for its cyber defence business
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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Patric Balmer has been appointed as its new managed security service provider (MSSP) lead for its cyber defence business.
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Fri, 13th May 2022
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Richard Adams appointed as CEO of CCL, taking over from Heather Graham who has returned to the US for personal reasons. #leadership #CCL.
Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
Spark launches Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade across enterprise
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.
Brother New Zealand appoints Warwick Beban as managing director
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Warwick Beban appointed as the new managing director of Brother New Zealand, succeeding Graham Walshe, who spent over 41 years with the company.
Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.
Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.
Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.
Telegistics changes name to Entelar in major branding overhaul
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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New Zealand IT distributor Telegistics has rebranded as Entelar as it seeks to better reflect the company's growth and range of services.
NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.
Spark partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G rollout
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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5g & beyond
The deal will see Spark deploy Nokia’s latest 5G RAN technology across part of the rollout while upgrading 4G at these sites using Nokia products.
The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.
Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to half-a-million more New Zealanders, bringing total to 1.2 million addresses.
Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.