Spark stories - Page 29
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay 90 percent of telco levy
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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commerce commission
This morning the Commerce Commission has released its draft decision regarding the liability allocation for telecommunications providers.
Spark review may result in significant job cuts
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Spark's organisational review may lead to up to 400 job cuts by Christmas. The firm aims to boost efficiency in a highly competitive market.
Spark makes headway with Kiwi IT transformation
Tue, 4th Nov 2014
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supply chain & logistics
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Spark advances in IT revamp with Ericsson, speeding up Kiwi mobile services and enhancing customer experience.
ComCom keeps its eye on Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The Commerce Commission has announced its new indicators for monitoring the mobile telecommunications markets.
Jumping ship will cost you as 2degrees jumps on the sim-locking bandwagon
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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commerce commission
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telco
2degrees says it it had been forced to ‘sim-lock’, conceding it is a backward step for competition in the $2 billion mobile market.
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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fibre
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telco
Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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storage
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iaas
Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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microsoft
The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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martech
To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.
Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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sports
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telco
Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.
Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.
SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
Pentech: Bringing a personalised approach to your business
Mon, 27th Oct 2014
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Pentech shines in personalised business solutions, offering tailored services to medium and large enterprises, outdoing larger telcos.
More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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social media
Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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financial systems
New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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orcon
Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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orcon
Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.