Spark is New Zealand’s largest telecommunications and digital services provider. Renee Mateparae, Network and Operations Director at Spark, shares how the company is building a more resilient and adaptive network to support growth and prepare for changing connectivity demands. She explores how emerging technologies including IoT, 5G, and AI could shape Spark’s future network requirements.
She also discusses how Ciena is supporting Spark’s mission by helping reduce network risk and enabling a more adaptive approach to operations. With real-time analytics and advanced automation, Ciena is helping Spark strengthen network resilience while preparing its infrastructure to respond to evolving demands.