Spark stories - Page 15
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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I wasn’t inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.
Winners unveiled as 2017 iSANZ Awards honour NZ's top InfoSec talent
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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New Zealand's best and brightest in digital security were celebrated at the iSANZ Awards in Wellington. #iSANZAwards.
Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Invercargill joins the high-speed revolution as Spark launches 4.5G across three sites, making it the 25th mobile site to get the ultra-fast service in NZ.
It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.
Nostalgia or nonsense? Nokia’s revamped brick launches in NZ next week
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The Nokia 3310 3G retains some of the features of the past but has obviously had some Botox, a tummy tuck and new organ replacements.
Spark gains three new TaaS certifications
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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The certification by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) comes after Spark signed up its 100th TaaS customer earlier this year.
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today’s draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.
Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.
The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
Spark named exclusive carrier of Nokia in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Spark partners with HMD Global to exclusively bring Nokia's Android smartphones to New Zealand, launching Nokia 8, 3, 5, and 6 models.
Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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It's certainly good news for any New Zealander who’s life revolves around infinite data – and any parasites who rely on data hotspotting!.
Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.
8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.
Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
Photo gallery: Lenovo honours local partners at gala awards
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Dicker Data, Ingram Micro, Datacom, Data#3 and New Era IT were among the winners at this year’s Lenovo Business Partner Gala Awards, held on Saturday.
Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ’s waterways
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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IoT, data analytics and automation are being used to clean up waterways in New Zealand and globally, says NZ IoT Alliance executive director.
Spark's chairman to retire later this year, new chair named
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Mark Verbiest, Chairman of Spark New Zealand, will retire from the Board later this year and will be succeeded by Justine Smyth.