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Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data

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Kumo says its new foundation model for relational enterprise data outperforms supervised rivals, scales to 500 billion rows and answers queries in natural language.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.
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OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.
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Google unveils advanced AI capabilities in BigQuery platform

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google has launched advanced AI features in its BigQuery platform, boosting business efficiency with a 50% rise in campaign productivity for clients.
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The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.
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42% of macOS users use AI-based apps daily: Report

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Setapp unveils annual Mac Apps Report, offering insights into app usage and trends among over 1,000 US Mac users.
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Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
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iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).
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CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.
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Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.
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Spark to launch emerging tech innovation unit in 2019

Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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The as yet unnamed unit will be headed by Claire Barber and focus on R&D, operating as a distinct unit from the main business.
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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.
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Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.
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Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger

Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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NZ telco provider Spark has said it's business as usual for the company, after the news broke this week that Sky will be buying out Vodafone NZ.
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New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business

Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
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Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet

Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
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2degrees: No, not sold, buying!

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
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Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls

Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.
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Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'

Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.