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Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year
NZSA

Advanced Security named as NZSA Security Integrator of the Year

The company also won an award for staff retention and development, and one of its staff was recognised as professional of the year in his sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Unified Communications

Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch broadband and mobile services across 20 rural NZ locations, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Digital Transformation

Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm

Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
ComCom says its time to deregulate copper voice services
Commerce Commission

ComCom says its time to deregulate copper voice services

The Commerce Commission has cited the range of alternative voice offerings and shrinking consumer numbers as reasons to let Spark take the reigns.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Smart Cities

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Email Security

Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Crowdfunding

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Digital Signage

Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Fintech

Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers
Commerce Commission

Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers

The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019

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Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Apple

Spark opens Newmarket concept store

The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Unified Communications

Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services

The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Spark recalls power back-up kit for wireless landline phones
DataCentre infrastructure

Spark recalls power back-up kit for wireless landline phones

Although Spark says it is not aware of any fire incidents or harm caused as a result of the defects, the company is recalling all devices immediately.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
Unified Communications

Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy
DevOps

Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019