Spark stories - Page 18
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Skinny Mobile takes on rivals with NZ's most economical broadband option, eliminating landline needs.
Spark commits to better customer service, launches online outage map
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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As part of the campaign is Spark's new Outage Map, which gives a real-time view of any problems on Spark’s mobile broadband or landline networks.
Spark investor app nets global industry award
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand and Sush Mobile have taken out the Outstanding Achievement in Mobile Development award at the MobileWebAwards.
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.
Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has acquired CCL for $50 million in a move designed bolster Spark’s cloud services capabilities and its South Island business.
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
Rural New Zealanders keeping pace with Spark's wireless broadband
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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rural broadband initiative
Rural Kiwis revel in Spark's new wireless broadband, embracing fast 4G internet for work and leisure, leaving slow speeds behind.
Spark providing free calls to France following Paris attacks
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Spark will credit customers back for any landline and mobile calls and texts to France in the wake of Friday's Paris attacks.
NZ Govt TaaS supply panel named
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Spark Digital, Vodafone and Datacom are among the 12 companies appointed to the New Zealand Government telecommunications-as-a-service supply panel.
Spark Digital wins APAC Partner of the Year for Trend Micro
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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Spark Digital has scooped the top Asia Pacific honour at Trend Micro’s 2015 Global Partner Summit, bringing home the Asia Pacific Partner of the Year.
Spark ups music play with Auckland City Limits partnership
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Spark is upping its play in the music space, partnering with organisers and promoters for Auckland’s newest music festival, Auckland City Limits.
Spark Digital taps mobile for temporary fibre WAN alternative
Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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Spark Digital is leveraging mobile to deliver a WAN service for Kiwi companies still waiting for fibre installation.
Spark appoints CGO as first step in Givealitte transition gets underway
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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Spark has appointed a chief giving officer, as the company looks to move the management of the Givealittle foundation within Spark.
Spark, Chorus and Vodafone to pay bulk of $50 million TDR
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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Spark, Chorus and Vodafone will pay almost 90% of the contributions towards the 50 million Telecommunications Development Levy for 2014/15.
Sony Xperia Z5 released in NZ through Spark
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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The flagship device is an operator exclusive for Spark and also comes with access to exclusive ‘Made for Bond’ themes and content.
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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cloud services
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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.