Spark stories - Page 5
Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn't know you needed
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Cisco's Broadsoft partners with Spark to launch Spark Cloud Phone in New Zealand, offering SMBs a robust suite of cloud-based unified communications services.
Red Hat taps Spark talent for 'Certified Professional of the Year' award
Thu, 10th May 2018
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The company presented the award at the 2018 Red Hat Summit, with Spark's senior support engineer Neha Sandhu taking the honours.
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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drones
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
Spark evolves into enterprise security provider overnight
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Digital disruption fuels the $500bn hacking industry, prompting Spark to expand its security offerings in New Zealand.
Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.
5G hits NZ with Spark's first live test in Wellington
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.
Spark's robot wins big in Sydney
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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robots
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Spark's innovative bot wins Best Robotic Process Automation Bot award in Sydney, revolutionising fibre order processing and reducing error rates.
How Spark's transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Spark's financial results for H1 FY18 show progress on its transformation strategy, with strong performance in mobile, cloud, security, and service management.
LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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edutech
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iot
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chorus
The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
Cisco, Samsung, Spark & Jupl push healthcare tech into Aussie market
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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wearables
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healthtech
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samsung
The solution evolved as a result of thousands of hours of collaboration between Samsung, Cisco Jasper, Spark and Jupl.
Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Grant McBeath has been named interim CEO of Spark HMB, stepping in as Jason Paris departs in 2018 for an international opportunity.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
Top partners recognised at HPE awards
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro, Spark, and Datacom were standout winners at the HPE Partner Awards in Auckland, with notable individual honours and top partner titles.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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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.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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2degrees
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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4.5g
Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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vodafone
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.