Spark stories - Page 4
How to accelerate modernisation using a slow start
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Technology modernisation is no longer a nice-to-have – instead, it’s a must for the vast majority of businesses, writes Ashok Mysore.
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
Ex LANtech CEO to join Datacom in growth role
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Former LANtech CEO Hayden McKee joins Datacom as Associate Director Growth Enablement, focused on generating business growth in Hawke's Bay.
Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark’s corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
Coherent appoints Joel Lim as CEO
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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microsoft
Coherent, the financial services technology provider, announces new leadership, geographic expansion across the US, Canada, and four new partnerships.
Spark migrates to Genesys Cloud CX contact centre platform
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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Spark wanted its contact centre technology to support its vision for customer service: frontline teams able to shift to where demand is most significant.
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IBM appoints Shannon Harris as Managing Director & Technology Leader
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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Shannon Harris appointed Managing Director and Technology Leader of IBM New Zealand, returning to the company after previously working for 2 years.
CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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public cloud
CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.
Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.
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NTT appoints Mike Qu as Principal Solutions Architect
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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NTT appoints Mike Qu as principal solutions architect for their New Zealand arm, to help organizations achieve their business goals through digital solutions.
INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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oil and gas
INX Software appoints Luke Disbury as CFO, with his experience across various industries adding value to the company's growth and transformation.
Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Spark explores future connectivity options using 5G mmWave
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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data analytics
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Spark has carried out New Zealand’s first rural trial of 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) technology to showcase the potential benefits of faster 5G data speeds.
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Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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Bart Brichau has been appointed as new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, Brichau will succeed acting CEO Michael Myles.
Spark sells 70% of TowerCo for $900 million to Ontario Teachers
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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Spark expects $900 million at completion but that's subject to OIO approval which is anticipated to occur in the first half of FY23.
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.
Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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network infrastructure
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New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.