Spark stories - Page 10
Telegistics' evolution continues with new modern HQ
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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The new facility in Mount Wellington, Auckland boasts state-of-the-art features and room for the company's continuing growth.
Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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broadband
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Over 50% of Spark's clients switch from copper to advanced broadband, with fibre and wireless leading.
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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mobility
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broadband
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rural broadband initiative
New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
Spark launches credit refund scheme for 135,000 former customers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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telco
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At least 135,000 former Spark customers may be in line for a credit refund - and people should check their mailboxes or their inboxes.
Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative
Tue, 29th May 2018
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business
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govtech
GovTech bid: Spark, Revera back Wellington as potential global hub with Tech and advice.
Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub
Tue, 29th May 2018
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5g
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wireless networks
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cisco
Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.
Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye
Thu, 24th May 2018
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chorus
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telco
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spark
Chorus reshuffles executive team, sees Nick Woodward leave as Ed Hyde joins as chief customer officer. #Chorus #executiveteam #telecoms.
Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link
Fri, 18th May 2018
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broadband
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fibre
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kordia
Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).
Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn’t know you needed
Tue, 15th May 2018
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cloud services
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cisco
Cisco & Spark unite for NZ's 1st BroadCloud solution, boosting biz communication with Spark Cloud Phone.
Red Hat taps Spark talent for ‘Certified Professional of the Year’ award
Thu, 10th May 2018
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devops
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app development
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apm
The company presented the award at the 2018 Red Hat Summit, with Spark's senior support engineer Neha Sandhu taking the honours.
Dimension Data NZ & Spark Wholesale to deliver network resilience
Thu, 10th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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network management
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dimension data
Dimension Data and Spark Wholesale have formed a long-term strategic partnership to offer on-demand network and mobility services in New Zealand.
Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One
Tue, 8th May 2018
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smartphones
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Spark debuts Android One with Nokia in NZ, offering uncluttered OS and free Jaybird Headphones.
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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email security
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tcf
NZ fights scam calls with new industry code.
Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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tvnz
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3g
Spark NZ bags rights for Rugby World Cups, free and paid streaming ahead.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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drones
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5g
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night’s storm
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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broadband
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4g technology
Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.
Spark evolves into enterprise security provider overnight
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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first digital
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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
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wireless networks
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telco
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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iot
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Commerce Commission reveals surge in fixed wireless and IoT networks in 2017 telecoms report.
Taika Waititi and Spark to host a new NZ film festival
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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Vertical film fest launches, led by Taika Waititi and a $10k prize.
Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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iot
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kordia
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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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5g
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wireless networks
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huawei
The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.
Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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dei
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cios
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air new zealand
You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.
Spark’s robot wins big in Sydney
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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it automation
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rpa
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robotics
Spark's robot wins top prize at Sydney's Intelligent Automation Awards for enhancing fibre order processes.