Spark stories - Page 4
Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy
Wed, 8th May 2019
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Red Hat plays pivotal role in Spark's digital overhaul, helping the NZ telco embrace Agile, boost infrastructure resilience and cut costs with JBoss Fuse.
NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.
Introducing Spark & Ohmio's first 5G-connected driverless vehicle
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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5g & beyond
Spark and Ohmio unveil New Zealand's first 5G-connected autonomous vehicle, currently being tested in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter.
2degrees lays down the gauntlet with price promise
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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2degrees guarantees no broadband price hikes for 2019, setting itself apart from competitors Spark and Vodafone who announce increases.
Nokia's new phone has so many cameras, guys
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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The Nokia 9 PureView boasts a world first - a five-camera array system, capturing every shot with all five cameras and 10x the amount of light.
NZ Cricket ups data analytics game with Qrious
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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The Black Caps and White Ferns have implemented a data and analytics solution from Qrious to monitor and improve game strategy and player performance.
Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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Spark has combined the Microsoft Teams product suite with a number of other unique benefits to create Spark Enhanced Teams (SET).
Spark named Cisco customer experience partner of the year
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Spark named Customer Experience Partner of the Year at Cisco's 2018 Partner Summit Global Awards in Las Vegas.
NZ's 'smartest street' underway in Auckland
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Spark, with the help of several partners, has installed IoT devices in a 300m stretch of an Auckland street in a major step toward smart city status.
Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.
Huawei and Spark unveil world-first 5G trial network
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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Huawei and Spark have launched a multi-vendor 5G trial network in New Zealand, built to the global industry standard.
Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country's newest shopping destinations next year.
IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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The report says New Zealand telecommunications companies are transitioning to become genuine digital services providers.
Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
Spark details 5G rollout plans
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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5g & beyond
By 2020, Spark expects its wireless-network specific capex to be between 25%-35% of Spark's overall capital expenditure envelope.
Vodafone NZ partners with IBM for when everything goes digital
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Coming on the heels of a similar announcement from its biggest rival, Vodafone NZ hopes to achieve its Digital Vodafone 2021 program with IBM.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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rural broadband initiative
New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
Spark launches credit refund scheme for 135,000 former customers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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At least 135,000 former Spark customers may be in line for a credit refund - and people should check their mailboxes or their inboxes.