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Spark takes on smart home security market
Unified Communications

Spark takes on smart home security market

Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure
Public Cloud

Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure

Unisys has announced a new application that enables users of the ServiceNow platform to automate provisioning of IT resources on Microsoft Azure.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
Gartner names MuleSoft as Magic Quadrant leader
Platform-as-a-Service

Gartner names MuleSoft as Magic Quadrant leader

MuleSoft has announced its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service for the second year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Gaming

Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge

Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme
Unified Communications

Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme

Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point
Unified Communications

Ovum: Telco tech industry at tipping point

We're at a tipping point in terms of the network and IT vendors that shape the telecommunications technology industry.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Spark sells Telecom Rentals for $106M to Australia's FlexiGroup
Unified Communications

Spark sells Telecom Rentals for $106M to Australia's FlexiGroup

Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiG.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Kiwi businesses set to reap the Azure benefits
Public Cloud

Kiwi businesses set to reap the Azure benefits

With Australian data centres now at the ready, Kiwi businesses are set to reap the Azure benefits, says Microsoft's Dirk Develter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark's new upgrades
Unified Communications

Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark's new upgrades

Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy
Unified Communications

Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy

Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
Spark: No compo for you
Unified Communications

Spark: No compo for you

Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Spark crapped itself last night
Unified Communications

Spark crapped itself last night

Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Spark Digital focuses on cloud and data centres with new leadership
Hyperscale

Spark Digital focuses on cloud and data centres with new leadership

Spark Digital appoints Mike Smith as GM for Cloud, Infrastructure and Data Centres, aiming to bolster its leadership in digital services in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015
Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years
Unified Communications

Chris Quin leaves Spark after nearly 25 years

Craig Young, TUANZ chief executive, says Quin's open leadership, experience and general ability took Spark through some interesting times.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2015
Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy
Unified Communications

Spark shakes up leadership team and hones in on digital first strategy

Spark New Zealand reshuffles executive team, embracing a 'Digital First' ethos to spearhead market growth and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings
Unified Communications

Spark challenges rivals with 4G offerings

Spark NZ leaps ahead in 4G race, covering 2/3 of the population with superior mobile data services and promising further enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching
EduTech

Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching

Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Should the IRD scrap tax estimations?
Government

Should the IRD scrap tax estimations?

Inland Revenue is seeking feedback from business owners on whether to scrap provisional tax estimations in favour of real-time tax calculation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015