Spark stories - Page 11
Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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nz
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netflix
Customers who have already signed up for 12 months of Spark's 'Netflix on us', can now access a further 6 months.
Lightbox changes its platform in preparation for Lightbox movies
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
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Lightbox is upgrading its technology platform and launching Lightbox Movies, a pay per view service, and Lightbox Kids for children's content.
How Spark’s transformation strategy impacted their bottom line
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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nz
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telco
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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.
TaaS panel supplier round-up - the big four and more
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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contact centre
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datacom
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dimension data
Since its launch in 2015, the TaaS panel has undergone a fair few changes, especially in recent days. We have a look at who is doing what, right now.
LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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iot
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spark
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vodafone
The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.
The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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chorus
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The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.
Cisco, Samsung, Spark & Jupl push healthcare tech into Aussie market
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cisco
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jupl
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samsung
The solution evolved as a result of thousands of hours of collaboration between Samsung, Cisco Jasper, Spark and Jupl.
Spark expands TaaS to offer end-to-end solutions
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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contact centre
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ict services
Spark expands TaaS portfolio, adding unified comms and security for NZ govt agencies.
Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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broadband
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telco
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fibre
Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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telco
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spark
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job moves
Jason Paris exits Spark, Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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commerce commission
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telco
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vodafone
NZ Commerce Commission resumes telecom backhaul study.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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contact centre
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telco
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kordia
But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
Spark predicts what 2018 will be like for Kiwi enterprises
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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cloud services
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ddos
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it automation
Spark identifies multi-cloud, DDoS attacks, and customer automation as key trends for 2018. Spark Digital's CEO explains why these are important.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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contact centre
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martech
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iot
New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
Top partners recognised at HPE awards
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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datacom
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hpe
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awards
Ingram Micro, Spark & Datacom triumph at HPE Partner Awards in Auckland.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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colocation
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2degrees
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commerce commission
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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lightbox
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the mind lab
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spark
Mind Lab Kids teams up with Lightbox to boost NZ children's STEM learning during holidays.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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commerce commission
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telco
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2degrees
NZ telcos to fund $50M levy, 90% paid by big four.
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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wireless networks
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nz
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taupo
Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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cloud services
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microsoft
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wfh
NZ's IT industry shifts as cloud giants challenge traditional firms, reveals IDC study.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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vodafone
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spark
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telco
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.
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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deloitte
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awards
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2degrees
Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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commerce commission
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digital island
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spark
I wasn’t inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.