Spark stories - Page 12

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.

No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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Google’s offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.

Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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According to a sneak preview of this year’s TIN Report, due to be released next month, the TIN200 have seen their greatest growth in over a decade.

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.

ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Despite Vodafone and Spark’s protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.

Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.

Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future
Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

The impact of business transformation on Spark NZ’s financial year
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Spark New Zealand thrives amidst major Agile shift, posting a $35m revenue increase and robust operational gains.

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.

Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.

Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.

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.

How robots gave one call centre worker an entirely new career
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Ex-call centre agent Mark Annas says automation doesn’t have to present a career crisis for those willing to grab the bull (or robot) by the horns.

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.

Spark NZ announces two new additions to leadership team
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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Each leadership team member will supposedly bring specific knowledge, insights and perspectives to the top table.

Telegistics' evolution continues with new modern HQ
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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The new facility in Mount Wellington, Auckland boasts state-of-the-art features and room for the company's continuing growth.

Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.

Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule
Thu, 31st May 2018
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New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.