StarLink

May 30, 2023

Reseller News Netlinkz signs agreement with Spark NZ for Starlink services Already undergoing trials with existing enterprise customers. Credit: Netlinkz Australia-listed network as-a-service technology provider Netlinkzhas signed a partnership agreement with Spark New Zealand for enterprise-gradeStarlink satellite broadband services. The New Zealand telco has made an initial order for fixed high-performancekits and is already undertaking trials with some of its existing enterprisecustomers in regional locations. “Weare excited to begin this trial alongside Netlinkz to explore how we can useStarlink satellite broadband technology to improve remote connectivity and provideadditional resilience for New Zealand businesses and look forward to thelearnings which will inform our approach when we offer the product more broadlylater this year,” said Tessa Tierney, product director at Spark The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. James Tsolis, managing director at Netlinkz, said the provider was “encouraged”by the agreement and forms a core component of its strategy. “We look forwardto working with Spark to bring the Netlinkz NaaS [network-as-a-service]/Starlinktechnology to the telco’s New Zealand business customers,”  hesaid. Read More: Membership is free, and your security and privacy remain protected. View our privacy policy before signing up. Error: Please check your email address. Sponsored By Vendor Directory Microsites Channel leaders unite at Reseller News Influencer Network ​Leading figures came together under the Reseller News roof at Influencer Network held on 27 April at the Park Hyatt in Auckland. Featuring David Kennedy as a keynote speaker, the self-described 'river guide' shared his insights into an effective company culture and leadership skills. An interactive panel discussion also brought a lens to the impact of company culture post pandemic and the importance of striving to keep that intact. More than 60 executives within the New Zealand channel attended Influencer Network as Reseller News launched a market-leading agenda for 2023. Photos by: Cactus Photography. Channel gathers for Nextgen New Zealand's Summer Party ​Held in Auckland on International Women's Day, Nextgen New Zealand's Summer Party was an opportunity to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2023. Nextgen's channel community seized the opportunity to mix business with pleasure and enjoy an in-person gathering. Lenovo and WIICTA partner to 'break the bias' Lenovo WILL+ (Women in Lenovo Leadership), in partnership with Reseller News' Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA), hosted a 'breaking the bias' luncheon in Auckland. Special guest Victoria Harris, co-founder of The Curve, gave an interactive session about closing the gender finances gap by taking control of your finances - while we work on mitigating bias in emerging technologies, we must also focus on eliminating bias where ideas emerge.