Spark stories - Page 23
Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
Spark launches new email service for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Spark is expanding its offerings with Spark Business Mail - a new cloud-based email platform hosted in New Zealand and designed for SMEs.
Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
NZRB undergoes business transformation with Spark Digital
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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New Zealand Racing Board has signed a five-year deal with Spark Digital to redesign its IT infrastructure and change how it delivers internet services.
Spark responds to Government's Telco Act review
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Spark will engage with the Government and the general public through this review to ensure NZ is placed to take advantage of the digital future.
Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.
Datacom topples Spark as NZ's biggest IT services provider
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Datacom, the privately-held IT services firm, surpassed Spark New Zealand as the country's biggest information technology services provider.
Spark launches Morepork, it's first move into the smart home market
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Spark has launched its smart home security system, Morepork, which allows users to monitor and control their home from their smartphone.
End of an era? NZ paging network to be shut off
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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As New Zealand embraces digital evolution, Spark plans to switch off its legacy paging network by March 2017, marking an end to an era.
Spark brings wireless broadband to rural Kiwis
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Spark has officially launched its Rural Wireless Broadband service, which aims to provide regional New Zealanders with greater rural connectivity.
Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
Huawei P8 smartphone, in Spark NZ stores now
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
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.
Southern Institute of Technology upgrades with Allied Telesis
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) partners with Allied Telesis to upgrade network infrastructure. AMF technology delivers significant network gains.
Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.
SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin’s last day was June 30.