Spark stories - Page 3
Coherent appoints Joel Lim as CEO
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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casb
Coherent, the financial services technology provider, announces new leadership, geographic expansion across the US, Canada, and four new partnerships.
Spark migrates to Genesys Cloud CX contact centre platform
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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cloud services
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contact centre
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cx
Spark wanted its contact centre technology to support its vision for customer service: frontline teams able to shift to where demand is most significant.
IBM appoints Shannon Harris as Managing Director & Technology Leader
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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nz
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at&t
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lenovo
Shannon Harris appointed Managing Director and Technology Leader of IBM New Zealand, returning to the company after previously working for 2 years.
CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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cloud services
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devops
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hyperscale
CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.
Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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5g
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broadband
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wireless networks
This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.
NTT appoints Mike Qu as Principal Solutions Architect
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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nz
NTT appoints Mike Qu as principal solutions architect for their New Zealand arm, to help organizations achieve their business goals through digital solutions.
INX appoints Luke Disbury as chief financial officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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oil and gas
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nz
INX Software appoints Luke Disbury as CFO, with his experience across various industries adding value to the company's growth and transformation.
Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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iot
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it infrastructure
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spark
Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Spark explores future connectivity options using 5G mmWave
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Spark has carried out New Zealand’s first rural trial of 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) technology to showcase the potential benefits of faster 5G data speeds.
Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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microsoft
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ict
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nz
Bart Brichau has been appointed as new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, Brichau will succeed acting CEO Michael Myles.
Spark sells 70% of TowerCo for $900 million to Ontario Teachers
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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wireless networks
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5g
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spark
Spark expects $900 million at completion but that's subject to OIO approval which is anticipated to occur in the first half of FY23.
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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it in healthcare
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5g
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wireless networks
The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.
Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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colocation
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undersea cables
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cable
New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.
Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.
N4L, Spark, Chorus partner for Hyperfibre school upgrade
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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edutech
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n4l
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chorus
Networks for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus to upgrade Wellington College to Hyperfibre, doubling its internet speed to 2Gbps.
Spark appoints Patric Balmer as managed security service provider (MSSP) lead for its cyber defence business
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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spark
Patric Balmer has been appointed as its new managed security service provider (MSSP) lead for its cyber defence business.
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Fri, 13th May 2022
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nz
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customers
Richard Adams appointed as CEO of CCL, taking over from Heather Graham who has returned to the US for personal reasons. #leadership #CCL.
Opensignal report analyses and awards NZ network providers
Fri, 6th May 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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5g
The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
Spark launches Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade across enterprise
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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microsoft
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erp
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strategy
Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.
Brother New Zealand appoints Warwick Beban as managing director
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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printing
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csg
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konica minolta
Warwick Beban appointed as the new managing director of Brother New Zealand, succeeding Graham Walshe, who spent over 41 years with the company.
Cell tower sales may pay off for consumers
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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network management
The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.
Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sustainable it
Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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smart cities
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sustainable it
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iot
The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.