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Spark Extends Online Protections To Safeguard Customers From Objectionable Material, Cyber-risk, And Scams
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:46 pm | Spark
Spark today announced it is introducing a range of online protections to safeguard its mobile and broadband customers including a new automated text message (SMS) scam firewall and the adoption of two filters that will help reduce exposure to malware, ... More >>
New Zealand Organisations That Aren't Cloud Ready Won't Be Ready For An AI-enabled Future
Monday, 11 March 2024, 9:54 am | Spark
The acceleration of cloud computing adoption across New Zealand businesses has transformed operations to enhance efficiency, scalability and innovation; but this digital transformation has also brought into sharp focus the vast number of businesses lagging behind in ... More >>
Spark Brings World-class AI Programme To New Zealand Businesses
Monday, 4 March 2024, 11:15 am | Spark
Applications are open for New Zealand’s first AI for Business Mini MBA, an opportunity for Aotearoa businesses to build their competitive advantage with artificial intelligence (AI) over an intensive four-week programme. Spark is offering 150 sponsored places ... More >>
It’s Time To Hit Fast Forward: Spark Study Finds Uplift In Advanced Digital Technologies Could Boost Productivity
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 1:37 pm | Spark
Spark and the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) today launched a new study – Accelerating Aotearoa businesses one technology generation forward – to explore how Aotearoa’s well-documented productivity challenges can be addressed ... More >>
Spark To Provide Free Mobile Data, Hotspotting, And Calling For Its Broadband Customers During Fixed Network Outages
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:23 pm | Spark
Spark broadband customers will now automatically receive 14GB of max speed data with hotspotting and unlimited NZ calls and texts on their Spark mobile when a fibre or copper network outage is impacting their home broadband connection, as well as ... More >>
Bluecurrent And Spark Celebrate One Million IoT Connections In New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10:10 am | Spark
Spark is pleased to announce a milestone of one million Spark IoT connections for Bluecurrent’s (formerly Vector Metering) smart electricity meter network. The smart meters enable real-time access to energy usage data to improve operational efficiencies ... More >>
Spark Sends First Satellite Text Message And Announces Plans For A Network Of Satellite-connected Cell Towers
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 11:34 am | Spark
After successfully sending its first text message via satellite, Spark has unveiled plans to establish a network of satellite-connected cell towers throughout the country, aiming to ensure that every region in New Zealand has access to a basic level of ... More >>
Spark Encourages Aotearoa To Give A Gift That Unleashes Potential This Christmas
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 11:44 am | Spark
This Christmas Spark is inspiring Aotearoa to give a gift that shines a light on their talent with the help of technology, by ‘giving a gift that unleashes theirs.’ Handpicked to lead this initiative in Spark’s Christmas campaign is Reuben Moffett, ... More >>
Spark And AirSuite™ Join Forces To Tackle Health, Safety And Sustainability
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 3:34 pm | Spark
Spark has partnered with AirSuite to provide an indoor air quality (IAQ) solution businesses can rely on. As more employees return to the office, it is more crucial than ever for organisations to unlock the benefits of healthier people, plus gain ... More >>
Spark’s ‘home Of Innovation’ Gets A Refresh
Wednesday, 4 October 2023, 10:52 am | Spark
New Zealand’s largest digital services provider Spark is showcasing the latest in innovative technologies for businesses with a refresh of its ‘Innovation Studio’. From October 9, Aotearoa organisations can book studio tours to learn more about ... More >>
Spark Enters Gaming With Launch Of Spark Game Arena And Its First Online Tournament ‘The Rise Cup’ Featuring Fortnite
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 9:14 am | Spark
Spark announced today it is entering gaming with the launch of Spark Game Arena, kicking off with a nationwide online tournament – The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite – in partnership with Aotearoa’s leading esports tournament organiser, Letsplay.live. ... More >>
Spark Uses AI To Help Customers Ensure They’re On The Best Plan For Them
Monday, 2 October 2023, 1:11 pm | Spark
Spark is proactively contacting pay monthly mobile and broadband customers1 and recommending the best plan based on their individual needs with ‘Made For You Review’ – a data-driven right planning programme that harnesses the power of artificial ... More >>
Radware And Spark Sign Cybersecurity Partnership Agreement
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 7:02 am | Spark
Provide application and network security for organizations in New Zealand, including those in banking, transport, health, and the public sector MAHWAH, N.J., and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 30, 2023 — Radware ®, a leading provider of cyber security ... More >>
Spark Launches New Service Management Solution For Corporates, Enterprises And Government
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 11:02 am | Spark
Spark today announced the launch of ServiceFlex, a flexible and modular service management solution that leverages smart technology, automation, and artificial intelligence to help corporates, enterprises and government organisations achieve their business ... More >>
Spark Commences 5G Standalone Network Build To Bring Advanced 5G Capabilities To Aotearoa
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 1:48 pm | Spark
Spark today announced it is the first telco and digital services provider in New Zealand to commence its 5G standalone network build, which will enable New Zealanders to realise the full potential of 5G, with technology vendors Ericsson and Red Hat. ... More >>
Research Predicts Enterprises That Don't Address Talent & Digital Skills Gap Could Experience 20% Fall In Revenue Growth
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 12:03 pm | Spark
In a new report, IDC predicts that by 2026, New Zealand enterprises that do not effectively address the talent and digital skills gap in their organisation will constrain revenue growth opportunities by 20 per cent due to job attrition and underperforming ... More >>
University Of Auckland Conducts Industrial Robotics 5G Trial With Spark
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 10:30 am | Spark
In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics. Industrial robots are commonly used in electronics, food and medical manufacturing as they can be programmed ... More >>
Selwyn District Council Partners With Spark For NZ-first Digital Community Engagement Services
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 12:56 pm | Spark
In partnership with Spark IoT, Selwyn District Council is the first New Zealand organisation to embark on an innovative digital community engagement service offering, which aims to deliver a more personalised user experience for the local ... More >>
IoT Sensors To Monitor Water Quality In Real-time
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 1:08 pm | Spark
New smart sensors will measure water quality every 15 minutes at four sites along the Ōtākaro Avon River. Monitoring sites have been set up in Riccarton Drain, Addington Brook, Dudley Creek and near Gloucester Street and will test for a range of water ... More >>
Leading Digital Trust Specialist MATTR Appointed Partner For NSW Govt NSW Digital ID & Verifiable Credential Program
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 6:25 am | Spark
Global leader in digital trust and Spark subsidiary, MATTR, has been appointed technology partner for the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s pioneering NSW Digital ID and Verifiable Credentials program. MATTR will provide products that enable verifiable ... More >>
