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Lenovo appoints Victoria Mahan as NZ General Manager
Partner Programmes

Lenovo appoints Victoria Mahan as NZ General Manager

Lenovo has appointed Victoria Mahan as General Manager for New Zealand, succeeding Libby MacGregor, to lead operations from Auckland.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
ZeroJet & Tectrax merge to lead electric marine market
Supply Chain

ZeroJet & Tectrax merge to lead electric marine market

ZeroJet and Tectrax are set to merge by December 2024, combining their electric marine technologies to enhance global market reach and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Jelena Lawton joins One NZ as enterprise mobility lead
Customer Relationship Management

Jelena Lawton joins One NZ as enterprise mobility lead

Jelena Lawton has been appointed as Enterprise Mobility Sales Lead at One New Zealand, enhancing mobility solutions for businesses across the country.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade
Unified Communications

Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade

Transpower partners with Spark to upgrade the TransGO fibre optic network, enhancing critical infrastructure with improved connectivity, digitisation, and mobility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy
Data Protection

Spark teams up with Fidelity Life for data governance strategy

Fidelity Life partners with Spark to strengthen data governance using Microsoft Purview, aiming to boost resilience and competitiveness amidst decentralised IT operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion
Unified Communications

Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion

Nokia chosen by Spark New Zealand to spearhead its 4G and 5G expansion, providing equipment for over 700 sites, aiming to streamline operations and boost connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Software-as-a-Service

Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services

Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Health Technologies

Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark

Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena
Gaming

Spark announces major gaming festival in Auckland's Spark Arena

Spark has unveiled the Spark Game Arena Live, a vibrant gaming festival set for 7 September 2024 at Auckland's Spark Arena, celebrating local talent and esports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Digital Entertainment

Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders

Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Connectivity

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Enhancing customer experience with conversational AI
Customer Experience

Enhancing customer experience with conversational AI

Spark integrates advanced conversational AI to enhance customer experiences, focusing on empathetic interactions and leveraging existing technologies for efficiency.

By Amanda Springintveld • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Unified Communications

One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again

One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

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Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales
Data Analytics

Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How AI is revolutionising GP workflows, patient care
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How AI is revolutionising GP workflows, patient care

GP Karl Cole highlights the revolutionary impact of AI on medical workflows and patient care, improving efficiency and reducing clinician burnout.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fintech

Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director

Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024