Spark and Ipsotek launch AI solutions in New Zealand
James Thorpe
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Spark New Zealand – the country’s largest telecommunications and digital services provider – has announced a strategic partnership with Ipsotek, an Eviden company, and launched Spark AI Vision.
The new, advanced AI computer vision platform has been designed to transform workplace safety, retail intelligence and security operations across New Zealand businesses.
Ipsotek partners with Spark
According to Ipsotek, this exciting partnership will combine Spark’s digital infrastructure expertise with Ipsotek’s more than twenty years of AI Computer Vision experience.
Moreover, it will help bring enterprise-grade video analytics capabilities to New Zealand organisations.
“Our partnership with Ipsotek represents a significant milestone in bringing world-class AI capabilities to New Zealand businesses,” said Michele Wong, Internet of Things and Solution Lead, Spark New Zealand.
“We’re enabling organisations to extract meaningful insights from their existing camera infrastructure while solving critical business challenges.”
“Driving operational efficiency”
Early adoption of Spark AI Vision is already said to be showing promising results.
“At United Industries, we are working towards safety solutions that not only protect our workforce but have the potential to revolutionise the entire NZ construction industry,” explained Ben Hammond, Group Health and Safety Manager, United Industries Limited.
“By partnering with Spark, we are working to utilise their AI Vision Health & Safety solutions with our existing CCTV cameras in high-risk areas of our steel operations.
“Our commitment to industry-led innovation is paving the way for smarter, safer workplaces across New Zealand,” Hammond added.
Chris Bishop, Head of APAC, Ipsotek remarked: “Our collaboration with Spark brings together our global expertise in AI-powered Computer Vision video analytics with Spark’s deep understanding of the New Zealand market.
“This partnership will accelerate the adoption of smart video analytics across various sectors, driving operational efficiency and innovation.”
“Pioneering the value proposition”
Dr Boghos Boghossian, CTO & Sales Director at Ipsotek concluded: “The Partnership with Spark NZ marks another key collaboration with a leading telecom provider that is pioneering the value proposition of AI driven Computer Vision in the industry.”
The launch of Spark AI Vision aligns with Spark’s broader strategy of providing solutions that combine connectivity, edge compute and AI capabilities to solve complex business challenges.
The solution is available for New Zealand businesses, with flexible deployment options.
