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Spark launches Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade across enterprise

Mon, 2nd May 2022
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Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.
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Brother New Zealand appoints Warwick Beban as managing director

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Warwick Beban appointed as the new managing director of Brother New Zealand, succeeding Graham Walshe, who spent over 41 years with the company.
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Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers

Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
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Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
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Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.
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Spark NZ launches Beyond Binary Code for gender inclusion

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark

Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
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NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.
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Telegistics changes name to Entelar in major branding overhaul

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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New Zealand IT distributor Telegistics has rebranded as Entelar as it seeks to better reflect the company's growth and range of services.
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NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
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Spark IoT network enables Evnex to bring EV chargers to rural Aotearoa

Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.
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Spark partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G rollout

Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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The deal will see Spark deploy Nokia’s latest 5G RAN technology across part of the rollout while upgrading 4G at these sites using Nokia products.
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The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing

Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to half-a-million more New Zealanders, bringing total to 1.2 million addresses.
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Southern Cross NEXT submarine cable touches down at Auckland's Takapuna Beach

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.
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Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
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Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

Thu, 13th May 2021
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The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.
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Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers

Wed, 12th May 2021
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UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
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Spark selects new platform for workers

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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Spark NZ has chosen Calabrio to provide a cloud-based workforce management solution as part of its Unified Front Line initiative.