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IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital
Unified Communications

IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital

The report says New Zealand telecommunications companies are transitioning to become genuine digital services providers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?
Google

No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?

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.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses
Network Infrastructure

Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards

Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Spark details 5G rollout plans
Unified Communications

Spark details 5G rollout plans

By 2020, Spark expects its wireless-network specific capex to be between 25%-35% of Spark's overall capital expenditure envelope.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Vodafone NZ partners with IBM for when everything goes digital
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ partners with IBM for when everything goes digital

Coming on the heels of a similar announcement from its biggest rival, Vodafone NZ hopes to achieve its Digital Vodafone 2021 program with IBM.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Unified Communications

Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth
Absolute IT

Top 200 Kiwi IT companies show record profitability growth

According to a sneak preview of this year's TIN Report, due to be released next month, the TIN200 have seen their greatest growth in over a decade.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G
Commerce Commission

ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G

Despite Vodafone and Spark's protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study
Commerce Commission

Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study

The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future
Coding

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
The impact of business transformation on Spark NZ's financial year
Financial results

The impact of business transformation on Spark NZ's financial year

Spark New Zealand thrives amidst major Agile shift, posting a $35m revenue increase and robust operational gains.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Email Security

Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ

Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018
Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Online services

Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs

Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
How robots gave one call centre worker an entirely new career
Robotics

How robots gave one call centre worker an entirely new career

Ex-call centre agent Mark Annas says automation doesn't have to present a career crisis for those willing to grab the bull (or robot) by the horns.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
Spark NZ announces two new additions to leadership team
DevOps

Spark NZ announces two new additions to leadership team

Each leadership team member will supposedly bring specific knowledge, insights and perspectives to the top table.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Telegistics' evolution continues with new modern HQ
Spark

Telegistics' evolution continues with new modern HQ

The new facility in Mount Wellington, Auckland boasts state-of-the-art features and room for the company's continuing growth.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018