Spark stories - Page 2

Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Nokia chosen by Spark New Zealand to spearhead its 4G and 5G expansion, providing equipment for over 700 sites, aiming to streamline operations and boost connectivity.

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.

Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.

Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.

Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Spark has unveiled the Spark Game Arena Live, a vibrant gaming festival set for 7 September 2024 at Auckland's Spark Arena, celebrating local talent and esports.

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

Enhancing customer experience with conversational AI
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Spark integrates advanced conversational AI to enhance customer experiences, focusing on empathetic interactions and leveraging existing technologies for efficiency.

One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Fri, 24th May 2024
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One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.

2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enhance customer experience across its vast network of services and stores.

Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.

Qrious celebrates decade of innovation & AI advancement in New Zealand
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Qrious, Spark Business Group's tech sub-division, celebrates a decade of leveraging AI and data to transform major industries across New Zealand with innovative solutions.

Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.

Spark NZ warns of firms' unreadiness for AI-based future
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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New Zealand's largest telco, Spark, warns companies to prepare for an AI-driven future amid an observed lack of supportive cloud infrastructure and waning AI maturity.

Spark launches Aotearoa's first AI for Business Mini MBA
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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New Zealand firms offered chance to join first national AI for Business Mini MBA programme, promising to enhance competitiveness via AI applications.

Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.