Spark New Zealand

We’re here at the Foodstuffs New Zealand conference, connecting with the amazing team behind New Zealand’s food supply and showcasing our latest solutions. We’re also running an Airpoints? Dollars competition, congratulations to our first winner, Pritesh from Four Square Te Puna! Want to be next? Visit us at stand 125 to enter. We look forward to more conversations over the next two days. If you're here, be sure to stop by and say hi to our team.

We recently assisted Cisco in showing the value of the Cisco Mobility Services Platform this platform plays a crucial role in elevating Spark New Zealand's operations and abilities with respect to IoT. Below is some of the key areas that IoT Control Centre from the Cisco Mobility Services Platform helps us to deliver to customers and in turn to their customers. - Streamlined IoT device management: The platform provides centralised control for extensive IoT deployments, simplifying the oversight and administration of connected devices. - Automated connectivity processes: Zero-touch provisioning and customisable automation rules accelerate the implementation of new services, minimising manual interventions. - Optimise costs with smart billing: Real-time usage analysis assists in selecting the most cost-effective rate plans, ensuring customers only pay for the data they utilise. - Enhanced network reliability and security: By utilising real-time diagnostics, AI/ML anomaly detection, and enterprise-grade security features, issues are promptly identified and resolved to maintain network integrity. #Cisco Mobility Services Platform. Paul Caples Daniela Warne

UbiQuity is now a part of Spark! Curious about what a NZ-built and supported communications platform can do for your business? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHUr8jmV

Congratulations to the eight extraordinary rangatahi who have graduated as the first cohort of our Tūrama Pathways programme after having spent the past 5 weeks interning at Spark, and gaining valuable skills and experiences within the technology industry. We are excited that five of our graduates have secured permanent roles at Spark and have decided to move their careers forward with us. Tūrama is an initiative to illuminate clearer pathways into Spark, and the technology sector more broadly, with a focus on under-represented communities in the technology sector such as Māori, Pasifika, and women. Ngā mihi to our faculty of industry partners that have brought Tūrama to life P-TECH, Zeducation, Microsoft, Mauwai consultants. Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence, and growth for future generations.

Today, we joined the 2025 Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited Sales Summit & Trade Show at The Trusts Arena in Auckland. The Spark IoT team?have been showcasing how connected technology is transforming agritech by optimising operations, boosting sustainability, and enhancing the customer experience. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat about how IoT can unlock new opportunities for farming.

We are excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Microsoft. This partnership will enable us to modernise our hybrid cloud environment by moving a proportion of our workloads into Azure, and accelerate our AI strategy with one of the largest Microsoft Copilot deployments in New Zealand. We will also work together to upskill our people and encourage the uptake of AI throughout our business. We are looking forward to working even more closely with a business that, like us, is focused on enabling NZ businesses, investing in the digital infrastructure that underpins a modern economy, and creating the next generation of technology leaders. Read more: https://lnkd.in/geSyq9yz

New Zealand falls behind the OECD in productivity, but AI can help us catch up. Edmundo Ortega shares that while 70% of leaders are interested in AI, only 30% have plans to implement it.?By embracing AI, we can bridge this gap and develop internal experts who boost productivity and spread knowledge. ? Read the full article here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKAHMfKq

According to research, in-field devices typically need to be replaced every 18 months, doubling your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over a five-year period*. This frequent replacement increases costs and slows down digital innovation. Spark IoT’s integrated connected hardware solution can help you break this cycle. Discover how we can optimise your field operations today —?https://lnkd.in/g5BGUKCG

At Spark Accelerate late last year, I was asked about our new mobile device leasing and service management solution Modern Mobility and the positive impact it's making for customers like Presbyterian Support (check out the case study link in the comments). We also touched on Modern Mobility Basic, our service management solution for non-leased fleets. Please get in touch to find out more.

At Spark Accelerate, it was great to showcase how we're transforming workplace environments through digital innovation. I demonstrated how you can capture real-time data on room temperature, humidity and occupancy, all viewable on interactive digital floor maps. The integration with building management systems means automated control of heating, cooling and security based on actual usage. Fascinating to see how the digitalisation of office spaces is revolutionising the way we work. If you're interested in optimising your workspace, do get in touch. https://lnkd.in/g6a_RmiK