Spark stories - Page 8
CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
Spark launches uncapped wireless broadband, a Kiwi first
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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Business Flexible Broadband offers companies uncapped data for wireless broadband, which is not only a first for Spark but a first for the country.
Spark New Zealand reveals financial results, delivers strong revenue growth
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Spark New Zealand reports its strongest revenue growth in three years, with 4% increase to NZD $1,824 million, driven by mobile, cloud, and digital services.
Spark business customers to benefit from Xero partnership
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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partner programmes
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fintech
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financial systems
Spark partners with Xero to offer three months free subscription to eligible business customers in New Zealand.
Spark & OUTLine take LGBTQIA+ message to NZ workplaces
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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recruitment
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lgbtq
Spark and OUTLine collaborate to champion LGBTQIA+ diversity in NZ workplaces with a new film emphasising that individuality strengthens organisations.
Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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sky
Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a ‘supercharged’ service for New Zealanders.
Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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supply chain systems
Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.
Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.
Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New Zealanders are apprehensive about the 5G rollout, with health concerns inhibiting people's interest to make the switch.
CCL divests network services division
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Mark Jurgeleit, CCL’s current network services general manager, will set up the network services division as a new business called Octave.
Spark brings 5G to five South Island towns and communities
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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Spark has committed to delivering New Zealand’s first 5G commercial service into the five heartland communities of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo and Hokitika.
New 'future director' for Spark board
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Ana Wight joins Spark as a future director under its programme, bringing 12 years of experience from Vend, McKinsey, and Microsoft.
Spark puts heartland NZ at forefront of 5G rollout
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.
Kiwis leaders in global race for fibre adoption
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.
Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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Spark New Zealand appoints Stefan Knight as CFO and Leela Gantman as corporate relations director, marking significant leadership shifts effective early 2020.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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telco
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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commerce commission
New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.
Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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onenet
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datacom
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lenovo
Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.
Spark begins NZ's 5G roll out in Otago
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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Spark has launched 5G in Central Otago's Alexandra, aiming to enhance network capacity by 80% and expand to five more towns by Christmas.
Finalists named for 2019 Microsoft Partner Awards!
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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microsoft
The finalists for the Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2019 have been announced, spotlighting excellence across 12 competitive categories.