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How to accelerate modernisation using a slow start
Customer Relationship Management

How to accelerate modernisation using a slow start

Technology modernisation is no longer a nice-to-have – instead, it's a must for the vast majority of businesses, writes Ashok Mysore.

By Ashok Mysore • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Cybersecurity

iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Data Analytics

Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika

Qrious, Spark Business Group's AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Coherent appoints Joel Lim as CEO
Partner Programmes

Coherent appoints Joel Lim as CEO

Coherent, the financial services technology provider, announces new leadership, geographic expansion across the US, Canada, and four new partnerships.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Spark migrates to Genesys Cloud CX contact centre platform
Unified Communications

Spark migrates to Genesys Cloud CX contact centre platform

Spark wanted its contact centre technology to support its vision for customer service: frontline teams able to shift to where demand is most significant.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2022
IBM appoints Shannon Harris as Managing Director & Technology Leader
Lenovo

IBM appoints Shannon Harris as Managing Director & Technology Leader

Shannon Harris appointed Managing Director and Technology Leader of IBM New Zealand, returning to the company after previously working for 2 years.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
DevOps

CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency

CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022

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Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service
Partner Programmes

Spark becomes technology partner for Parliamentary Service

Spark named as new technology partner for the Parliamentary Service, replacing Datacom. The move aims to enhance technology services for Parliament.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Phishing

Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023

Spark Sport announces that TVNZ will be the home of the majority of its content starting from July 2023. New Zealand Cricket has already agreed to the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
PGG Wrightson uses Spark IoT tech to store animal vaccines
Hybrid Cloud

PGG Wrightson uses Spark IoT tech to store animal vaccines

The temperature and humidity sensors by Spark IoT include an easy-to-use dashboard to manage assets from desktop or mobile.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2022
Spark Business Group awarded 2022 AWS partner award
Hyperscale

Spark Business Group awarded 2022 AWS partner award

Spark Business Group receives AWS Innovation Partner of the Year Award for Asia-Pacific and Japan for its technology and expertise on Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network

Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Ex LANtech CEO to join Datacom in growth role
IT services

Ex LANtech CEO to join Datacom in growth role

Former LANtech CEO Hayden McKee joins Datacom as Associate Director Growth Enablement, focused on generating business growth in Hawke's Bay.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project
Digital Transformation

Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project

Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark's corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs
Unified Communications

Samsung and Spark switch on 5G in over 20 Auckland suburbs

This comes after a successful rollout of commercial 5G services in the urban areas of Auckland and Christchurch beginning in March 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2022
NTT appoints Mike Qu as Principal Solutions Architect
Unified Communications

NTT appoints Mike Qu as Principal Solutions Architect

NTT appoints Mike Qu as principal solutions architect for their New Zealand arm, to help organizations achieve their business goals through digital solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system
Internet of Things

Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system

Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022