Digital services stories - Page 34
Kiwi businesses set to reap the Azure benefits
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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With Australian data centres now at the ready, Kiwi businesses are set to reap the Azure benefits, says Microsoft's Dirk Develter.
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark's new upgrades
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.
Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.
Spark: No compo for you
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.
Spark crapped itself last night
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.
Spark Digital focuses on cloud and data centres with new leadership
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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cloud services
Spark Digital appoints Mike Smith as GM for Cloud, Infrastructure and Data Centres, aiming to bolster its leadership in digital services in New Zealand.
Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin's open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.
Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Spark New Zealand reshuffles executive team, embracing a 'Digital First' ethos to spearhead market growth and innovation.
Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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4g technology
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huawei
Spark NZ leaps ahead in 4G race, covering 2/3 of the population with superior mobile data services and promising further enhancements.
Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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commerce commission
Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.
Spark and Huawei sign understanding to expand mobile coverage
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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4g technology
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huawei
Spark and Huawei reaffirmed their commitment to bring the latest technology to New Zealand consumers by expanding the existing Joint Innovation Programme.
Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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government
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uber
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digitalisation
Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
Micosoft Azure now available in Australia for Kiwis
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft Azure expands to Australia with two new data centers, promising lower latency and cloud computing benefits for New Zealand organisations.
RealMe: The government's answer to digital natives
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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government
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Westcon Imagine 2014 - Richard Foy's comments on how the government is responding to an increasingly digital world.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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ovum
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alibaba
Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
New 4G services ahead as Telecom lays out August plans...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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government
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4g technology
Telecom to boost NZ's broadband with 4G services in August, using the largest block of 700 MHz spectrum for wider, faster coverage.
Telecom 'very pleased' with 700MHz Spectrum auction outcome
Thu, 19th Jun 2014
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vodafone
Telecom pleased with outcome of 700MHz spectrum auction. Will provide benefits to customers in terms of speed and capacity of 4G network.
Changes at board level as Telecom director retires...
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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leadership
Kevin Roberts has retired as non-executive director from the Board of Telecom after six years, with Ido Lefler stepping in.
Telecom completes first stage of 'major' reengineering programme
Tue, 27th May 2014
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retail
Telecom completes first stage of reengineering programme on time and on-budget, improving foundation system capabilities and customer service.