Spark stories - Page 21
Spark NZ data centre reaping energy savings
Mon, 2nd May 2016
#
uc
#
hyperscale
#
dc
A new cooling system implemented in a Spark data centre in Auckland is saving a street’s worth of energy every year.
Change is brewing: Leadership shakeup over at Spark
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
#
uc
#
digital transformation
#
telco
Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.
New Spark TaaS implementation brings govt back to Christchurch CBD
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
#
uc
#
hyperscale
#
telco
Spark and Statistics NZ have teamed up to provide one of the first TaaS government connectivity networks, bringing staff back to central Christchurch.
Spark investment improves small Waikato town broadband
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
rural broadband initiative
A recent investment by Spark into the Government’s local Rural Broadband Initiative will see coverage expanded to the Waikato town of Aria.
New wireless broadband service from Spark
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
#
uc
#
fibre
#
telco
Spark launches new wireless broadband service for selected urban customers, aimed at appeasing those who are frustrated with slow copper broadband.
NZ business mobile market looking rosy, according to Commerce Commission
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
telco
Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.
Spark’s acquisition of 2300MHz spectrum given all clear
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
telco
The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.
Online and social media strategies vital, says Spark
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
smb
Online sales are vital for small businesses during holidays, says Spark, as SMBs should focus on web and social media strategy.
Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
#
uc
#
digital entertainment
#
spotify
Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
skinny mobile
Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.
$70M Kiwi connectivity project set to kick off next month
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
cable
This month will see a team of specialist submarine cable experts arrive in Raglan, New Zealand, to lay the first section of the TGA undersea cable.
Spark Digital inks first Kiwi commercial Galaxy S7 deal for Samsung
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
#
smartphones
#
samsung
#
samsung galaxy
Spark Digital has made the first commercial sale of Samsung Electronic's new flagship Galaxy S7, with a deal for 1600 devices for Opus.
Video case study: Agile implementation sparks up innovation
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
#
uc
#
devops
#
apm
In the rapidly-changing digital environment of today, companies need to constantly adapt in order to keep up with the pulse and not fall behind.
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
#
uc
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.
Technology: It's not just for youngsters
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
#
smartphones
#
uc
#
telco
New survey by Spark shows that New Zealanders over 55 are tech-savvy, with 70% feeling confident using technology.
2degrees crushes competition to win Canstar broadband satisfaction award
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
awards
#
telco
Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.
TEDx Auckland revamped for 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
#
digital entertainment
#
speakers
#
digital music
Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.
Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
#
smartphones
#
uc
#
samsung
To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.
Spark to credit Fiji calls and texts in wake cyclone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
#
uc
#
telco
#
spark
Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.
Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
#
uc
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
power / energy
Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.