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Spark uses AI to personalize plans based on individual needs
Unified Communications

Spark uses AI to personalize plans based on individual needs

Spark uses AI-driven decision making to offer tailor-made plans to its customers, ensuring they get the most from their broadband and mobile plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2023
Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Gaming

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':

Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
Leaven consulting brand to go in Spark's cloud restructuring
Digital Transformation

Leaven consulting brand to go in Spark's cloud restructuring

Spark NZ streamlines operations by folding business consultancy subsidiary Leaven into cloud services specialist CCL.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Spark appoints New Chief Executive for Spark Health
Digital Transformation

Spark appoints New Chief Executive for Spark Health

Spark Health appoints John Macaskill-Smith as new Chief Executive, bringing extensive experience in healthcare and digital adoption.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Radware and Spark sign cybersecurity partnership agreement
Unified Communications

Radware and Spark sign cybersecurity partnership agreement

The partnership will provide application and network security for organisations in NZ, including those in banking, transport, health, and the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Radware and Spark NZ enter cybersecurity partnership
Firewalls

Radware and Spark NZ enter cybersecurity partnership

Radware and Spark NZ have signed a partnership agreement to offer application and network security services in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023
Earnings wrap: Spark reports positive growth for 2023
Unified Communications

Earnings wrap: Spark reports positive growth for 2023

Spark New Zealand reports strong FY23 results with revenue, EBITDAI, and NPAT growth. The company is confident in its ability to continue growing in FY24.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service
Hybrid Cloud

CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service

CloudIQ provides organisations with a unified platform and comprehensive visibility and control across various cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Spark commences 5G standalone network build in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Spark commences 5G standalone network build in New Zealand

Spark has announced it is the first telecommunications and digital services provider in New Zealand to commence its 5G standalone network build.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark
Robotics

UoA conducts industrial robotics 5G trial with Spark

In collaboration with Spark, researchers from the University of Auckland are exploring the potential of 5G to transform the world of industrial robotics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023
Spark prepares to unveil satellite-to-mobile service
Space Technologies

Spark prepares to unveil satellite-to-mobile service

Spark announced it will provide a satellite-to-mobile service for Spark mobile customers, with a trial set to launch as early as the end of the year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology
Digital Transformation

AA Insurance appoints Angela Nash as GM of Digital, Data & Technology

Angela Nash, an executive from New Zealand Rugby, was appointed as AA Insurance's new General Manager of Digital, Data, and Technology.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future
Large Language Models

Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future

Spark Business Labs held Future State 2023 yesterday at Auckland's Spark Arena, inviting a range of business and thought leaders to discuss the future of work.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Hyperscale

Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status

The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Digital Entertainment

Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale

Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

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Spark Unveils 'ServiceFlex': A New Service Management Solution for Business and Government
IT services

Spark Unveils 'ServiceFlex': A New Service Management Solution for Business and Government

The system integrator launches a new IT management for businesses & governments using artificial intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
NSW govt appoints NZ's MATTR as technology partner
Data Privacy

NSW govt appoints NZ's MATTR as technology partner

Global digital trust firm and Spark subsidiary, MATTR, appointed technology partner for the New South Wales Government's Digital ID program.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Unified Communications

Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa

Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023