Mark Beder stories
Mark Beder is an author with a keen interest in telecommunications and technology advancements in New Zealand. His contributions focus on significant developments within major telecom companies such as Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees. He explores topics ranging from the impact of arson attacks on telecom sites to the rollout of extensive broadband plans and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing IoT solutions and public safety networks. Mark's writings provide insight into how these technological advancements are poised to transform connectivity, business efficacy, and infrastructure across the nation.
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Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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nz
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wellington
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cloud services
Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.
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Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
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Spark partners with Infosys and Microsoft on transformation project
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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migration
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digital transformation
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microsoft
Infosys and Microsoft have announced the successful migration of Spark’s corporate functions to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
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Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cleantech
Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
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Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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iot
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vector
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spark
Spark believes that IoT is all about empowering businesses to use data for better decision-making, and better efficiency.
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Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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tcf
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2degrees
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vodafone
Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
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Vodafone launches massive broadband plans ahead of 5G launch
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand launches massive data packages for wireless broadband customers, including a trial of 1TB of data.