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Exclusive: How AI is revolutionising GP workflows, patient care
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GP Karl Cole highlights the revolutionary impact of AI on medical workflows and patient care, improving efficiency and reducing clinician burnout.
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ZeroJet & Tectrax merge to lead electric marine market
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ZeroJet and Tectrax are set to merge by December 2024, combining their electric marine technologies to enhance global market reach and innovation.
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Jelena Lawton joins One NZ as enterprise mobility lead
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Jelena Lawton has been appointed as Enterprise Mobility Sales Lead at One New Zealand, enhancing mobility solutions for businesses across the country.
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Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Transpower partners with Spark to upgrade the TransGO fibre optic network, enhancing critical infrastructure with improved connectivity, digitisation, and mobility.
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Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.
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Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Nokia chosen by Spark New Zealand to spearhead its 4G and 5G expansion, providing equipment for over 700 sites, aiming to streamline operations and boost connectivity.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
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Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.
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Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
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Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Spark announces Spark Game Arena Live, a gaming festival in Tāmaki Makaurau's Spark Arena on 7 September 2024. The festival will feature top esports, interactive experiences, and global gaming personalities.
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Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
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Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.
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Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.
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Enhancing customer experience with conversational AI
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Spark integrates advanced conversational AI to enhance customer experiences, focusing on empathetic interactions and leveraging existing technologies for efficiency.
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One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Fri, 24th May 2024
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One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enhance customer experience across its vast network of services and stores.
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Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.
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Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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cloud services
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university of waikato
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.
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CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.