Spark Digital: Takanini DC

Takanini DC – Spark Digital Data Center is a major facility located in South Auckland, serving as a key infrastructure node within Spark Digital’s national data center ecosystem. Strategically positioned in Takanini, a fast-developing industrial and logistics area, the facility offers high-performance, secure colocation and cloud connectivity services to customers across the North Island.

This purpose-built data center is designed to support mission-critical IT systems, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud deployments with robust performance and operational resilience.

Key infrastructure and operational highlights include:

• Reinforced building structure with secure fencing and 24/7 access control
• Redundant power systems (N+1) and industrial-grade backup generators
• Advanced cooling and fire suppression systems
• Carrier-neutral network connectivity with access to Spark’s nationwide backbone

The Takanini DC is certified to meet international compliance and operational standards:

• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management
• ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• PCI DSS compliance – for securely hosting regulated workloads

The site incorporates energy-efficient systems, real-time environmental monitoring, and draws from New Zealand’s renewable energy grid, aligning with Spark’s sustainability goals.

Its proximity to Auckland’s metro area, along with fast access to road, fiber, and power infrastructure, makes the Takanini DC ideal for businesses needing high availability, regional backup, or low-latency edge connectivity in the upper North Island.

This facility is a cornerstone in Spark’s resilient network—designed for performance, security, and future-ready scalability.