IoT is enabling the creation of "smart cities" using technology and data to make our communities better for working and living. But how is this playing out globally? And what might a smart city look like in New Zealand?In this episode of the "I

Ep. 6: Staying Safe

Aug 29th, 2019 24m 38s

How secure is the typical internet-connected device? Independent security consultant Erica Anderson and Spark Head of Security Josh Bahlman drop in for a chat about IoT privacy and security.From hacked nanny-cams to botnet attacks, we’ve alread

Ep. 5: Where is That Thing?

Aug 27th, 2019 22m 7s

One of the most functional uses of IoT technology is asset tracking. This is the ability to easily, accurately and constantly solve the problem of knowing where your stuff is. For freight and logistics companies, it could be a game-changer.Main

Ep. 4: Health & Wellness

Aug 14th, 2019 34m 6s

Some of the most exciting opportunities for IoT are in healthcare. Like most things related to IoT, it’s a little bit of the old meeting a whole lot of new. For instance, medical alarms can now do a lot more than just call for help.Spark’s Digi

Ep. 3: Without Wires

Jul 30th, 2019 23m

There’s a generational technology change occurring, with the arrival of 5G set to supercharge growth of IoT. Russell Brown talks to tech commentator Paul Brislen and Spark Networks Evolution Lead, Colin Brown, about how we got to 5G, and why th

Ep. 2: Talking to Business

Jul 18th, 2019 35m 22s

Listen in as a panel discusses the business risks of not implementing IoT. This podcast was recorded at a live IoT event for business leaders in Auckland on 17 July 2019. Panel guests were Tessa Tierney, Product Director for Spark NZ; Stephen

Ep. 1: Twenty Billion Things

Jul 8th, 2019 48m 33s

A great introduction to IoT, this first episode covers the brief history of IoT, including a Kiwi connection right at the very beginning of things. IoT pioneer Peter Munn shares his story and experience, then futurist Frances Valintine and Spar