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Simon Moutter stories

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Red Hat’s role in Spark’s digital transformation strategy
Wed, 8th May 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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project management
Spark's Agile shift: Digital overhaul for resiliency and cost-saving.
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Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer
Thu, 21st May 2015
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movies
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australian government
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nz
Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.
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Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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telecommunications
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spark
Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.
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Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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cloud services
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lightbox
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telecommunications
Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.
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Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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telecommunications
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appserv
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spark
Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
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Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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telecommunications
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crowdfunding
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spark
Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
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Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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internet
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telecommunications
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gen-i
After 27 years as Telecom, the New Zealand icon rebrands to Spark, signalling its evolution beyond traditional telephony.
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Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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telecommunications
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spark
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partners
Spark New Zealand launches Spark Thanks, rewarding customers with discounts on movies, music, and more as it rebrands from Telecom.
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Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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telecommunications
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spark
Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
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Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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telecommunications
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spark
Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
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Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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telecommunications
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spark
Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
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Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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telecommunications
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gen-i
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spark
Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
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Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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cloud services
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telecommunications
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gen-i
Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.
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Telecom completes first stage of 'major' reengineering programme
Tue, 27th May 2014
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telecommunications
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spark
Telecom completes first stage of reengineering programme on time and on-budget, improving foundation system capabilities and customer service.
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Telecom stays NZ-focused with upcoming $23m Cook Islands sale
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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telecommunications
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digicel
Telecom offloads its 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for $23m, refocusing its efforts on the NZ market, as per CEO Simon Moutter's strategy.
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Telecom launches new standalone business... Qrious
Mon, 10th Mar 2014
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telecommunications
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qrious
Telecom Digital Ventures unveils Qrious, aiming to revolutionize NZ's data insight scene with analytics and applications for societal advancement.
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Is Telecom's rebranding risky business...?
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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nz
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telecommunications
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customer service
Telecom's name change to Spark dubbed a risky move by PR experts, sparking debate over the loss of brand equity and customer service.
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Telecom changes its name to Spark
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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telecommunications
Telecom rebrands as Spark, reflecting a shift towards digital services and aiming to embody the energy and creativity of New Zealanders.
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Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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telecommunications
Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.
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Telecom nails $83m 4G auction bid
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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broadband
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internet
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telecommunications
Telecom wins big with a $83m bid for 4G spectrum, enhancing mobile network speeds and capacity across New Zealand.
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Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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broadband
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nbn
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iinet
Country's biggest telecommunications company has sold its Australian AAPT unit for A$450 million to ASX-listed internet service provider, TPG Telecom, beating initial expectations of what the unit would go for.
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Telecom to offer CEO and senior managers performance incentives to boost profits
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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telecommunications
Telecom Corp introduces performance-linked equity grants for top managers to drive profit growth amid a focus on digital ventures.
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Telecom: Lower price on copper inputs needed
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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broadband
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government
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telecommunications
Telco argues the input price for wholesale access to copper broadband needs to come in at the bottom end of Government’s proposed range.
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Telecom to keep cutting costs following financial results
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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telecommunications
Telecom Corp announces continuous cost-cutting after a slight earnings drop and intense market competition, aiming for mobile leadership.