Spark stories - Page 10
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Canstar Blue’s SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Spark New Zealand’s charitable arm ‘Spark Foundation’ is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Tue, 28th May 2019
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financial systems
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xero
Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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commerce commission
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consumer rights
The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
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Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
Thu, 16th May 2019
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2degrees
The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch
Thu, 16th May 2019
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2degrees
Chief executives from New Zealand’s largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.
Red Hat’s role in Spark’s digital transformation strategy
Wed, 8th May 2019
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digital transformation
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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.
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smartphones
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wearables
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smart home
Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.
Spark New Zealand announces Grant McBeath as new customer director
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Grant McBeath appointed as customer director on Spark Leadership Squad, replacing Jolie Hodson who will become Spark's Chief Executive.
Spark's Simon Moutter resigns; insider Jolie Hodson to take charge
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Spark New Zealand's managing director, Simon Moutter, will be replaced by Jolie Hodson effective July 1. Moutter has been in the role since 2012.
Spark to stock Cat’s new rugged smartphone
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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rugged
The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.
ISPs take top honours at Genesys partner awards
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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open source
NZ's Spark was named the Australia/New Zealand Partner of the Year, while Telstra took the top honour for APAC.
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.
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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online safety
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isp
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2degrees
New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.
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.
Kiwis spending large on phones… for now
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
While New Zealanders are spending per device on smartphones than ever before, sellers should be wary that we will only go so fare.