Spark's wobbly world cup start raises stakes for live-streaming - analysts

Spark's wobbly world cup start raises stakes for live-streaming - analysts
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Sept. 23 (BusinessDesk) - Spark New Zealand will face greater scepticism from sporting bodies and the wider public about its ability to stream live sports after falling back on Television New Zealand for the All Blacks' first match in the Rugby World Cup over the weekend.  Industry analysts say Spark worked hard to make sure it had contingency plans in place, and while those worked, the failure by a partner in its supply chain underscored the difficulties of live-streaming events and risks outside a telco's control.  Mat...

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