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Scoop
2 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Spark sells majority stake in data centre arm
In this newsletter: Spark sells 75 percent of data centre business Motorola releases range of satellite ready handsets RCG wins social impact award One NZ climate goals get international backing Pacific Equity Partners takes majority data centre stake Australian private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has purchased 75 percent of Spark's data centre business. The transaction is made up of $486 million in cash and an additional $98 million if the business meets performance targets by the end of 2027. Spark says it will use the money to pay down debt. The deal values Spark's data centre business at around $700 million. Spark CEO, Jolie Hodson, says, 'Through this partnership we will realise value for our data centre assets in the short term, while also continuing to participate in the growing market through our 25% retained stake – creating further value for our shareholders over the long term.' Standalone data centre business Hodson says Spark's data centre assets and operations will be moved into a new standalone business. Its working title is DC Co. The new firm will have its own board, management team and finance. Private equity firms like PEP rarely hold on to assets long-term. Which suggests it could prepare the business for a future trade sale. For now, DC Co has 11 data centre sites across New Zealand and 23MW of capacity. There are advanced plans for a new development at Dairy Flat on Auckland's North Shore and extensions at the company's Takanini site in South Auckland. New Zealand data centre projects On paper there is a wave of investment in new data centres in New Zealand although some projects appear stalled. AWS formerly promised it would open a major data centre in 2024. It has yet to deliver and there are reports work at the site has halted. Meanwhile DataGrid's planned $2 billion investment in a Southland site along with a new submarine cable is still waiting for its resource consent. For Spark, the deal is an opportunity to reduce the company's $2.7 billion telcos like Spark have struggled to remain profitable in the last two decades. Digital services mean the lucrative parts of the business are hollowed out as customers switch to cheaper alternatives. Meanwhile, regulatory and government pressure to make telecommunications more competitive mean lower margins in mobile and broadband. When Spark first announced it was looking for a data centre partner in February, Spark chair Justine Smyth warned: 'The scale and pace of deterioration in trading conditions we have experienced over the last year has been substantial'. Motorola introduces mobiles with One NZ satellite support motorola edge 60 fusion. One NZ has begun selling four new Motorola mobile phones. All models are 4G and 5G compatible and can work with One's direct to mobile satellite service. The top of the line motorola razr 60 is a $1400 flip phone. Also new this week are Motorola's $800 edge 60 fusion and the $1300 edge 60 pro. The company bills it $430 moto g56 5G as a 'no fuss, durable phone'. Also on sale at One NZ is the $226 moto g05. In 2016 the Motorola brand was picked up by Chinese computer maker Lenovo. Until last year the brand has been invisible in New Zealand although it was once a popular brand with models such as the moto x. One of the features that stands out is the phone's te reo Māori functionality and a fully localised te reo user interface. In other news... Vital presses remaining shareholders to back Tait Communications takeover — BusinessDesk (behind paywall) Finish line in sight for $770M rural connectivity programme — Reseller News Fifa World Cup rights could help TVNZ achieve pay-TV goal — The Post Australian court rules Apple and Google app stores are uncompetitive — Australian Financial Review The end of the line for AOL's dial-up internet service — The Guardian RCG's Ian Hooker, CEO, Steven Waters, Allison Bailie and Caitlin Metz with the Social Impact Award. RCG wins infrastructure social impact award The Rural Connectivity Group won Infrastructure New Zealand's 2025 Social Impact Award. The network-builder earned the award for its work bridging the urban-rural digital divide. Set up by Vodafone (now One NZ), Spark and 2degrees as a joint venture, the RCG has built 563 new mobile towers in rural areas and along regional highways. Its work even extends to the Chatham Islands. The RCG has connected 33,000 homes to modern communications technologies including broadband. In many cases users have a choice of service provider. One NZ climate targets gain global validation Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified One NZ's greenhouse gas reduction targets. The SBTi confirms the company's approach aligns with the 1.5°C warming pathway under the Paris Agreement. One is the first New Zealand telco to commit to absolute near-term cuts for Scope 3 emissions. The company says it cut combined Scope 1, 2 and selected Scope 3 emissions by 64 percent in the 2025 financial year. This include a 94 percent drop in electricity-related emissions after switching to renewable electricity. It says AI-powered network optimisation saved 16 gigawatt hours of electricity. One NZ's targets include cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% percent and Scope 3 emissions by 42 percent by 2030. It aims to moving to 100 percent renewable electricity use over the same period. Five years ago: N4L checks school networks before exams New Zealand's NCEA exams moved online as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Network for Learning offered to help schools check their internet connections were up to the task. Auckland was in lockdown which meant another data traffic peak on the Chorus network. One year ago: ComCom report charts Starlink impact The Commerce Commission's 2024 Monitoring Report focused on the profound impact SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband network had on rural communications. Share Download Weekly — Feel free to pass this email on to your colleagues. Have your say. If you're a subscriber, you can comment on any newsletter or story on the website. Just scroll to the bottom of the page. Reader emails are also welcome. The Download Weekly is supported by Chorus New Zealand. Spark sells majority stake in data centre arm was first posted at
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Cision Canada
Versatility Redefined: Introducing the new motorola edge 2025
Experience balance without compromise in a device designed for every aspect of your life CHICAGO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Every detail considered. Every angle covered. The motorola edge 2025 is joining Motorola's North American portfolio, equipping users with the perfect balance of premium features for an unthinkable value. Both eye-catching and on-trend, the new motorola edge is wrapped with a beautifully contoured quad-curved design, a soft leather-inspired finish, and a Pantone-curated color - PANTONE Deep Forest. But there's more to the device's stylish design than what meets the eye. The new motorola edge offers IP68 and IP69 protection 1 - the highest level of protection against water and dust available on a smartphone. These qualifications allow the device to both withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and powerful, high-temperature water jets for up to 30 seconds. The device is also safeguarded from extreme temperatures, falls from up to 1.5 meters, and high-altitude locations, thanks to MIL-STD-810H certification. 2 All the while, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i keeps the display safe, providing 2x more resistance to drops and scratches. 3 Intelligence behind every shot With the most capable motorola edge camera system to date, all you need to do is point and shoot - the device will take care of the rest. Equipped with a cutting-edge Sony LYTIA™ 700C sensor, the new motorola edge's 50MP camera system produces brighter, more vibrant images in low-light settings. Meanwhile, omni-directional all-pixel focus provides faster, more accurate performance by utilizing 32x more focusing pixels. Complementing the main camera is a 50MP 4 ultrawide angle lens with built-in Macro Vision, allowing users to fit more into the frame with a 122° field of view or get as close as 2.5 cm to their subject for extreme close-ups. When shooting from a distance, the new motorola edge also features a 10MP telephoto camera, providing a clear view from 3x the distance with optical zoom or up to 30x the distance with Super Zoom. Often the most memorable photos are those you take with family and friends, which is why the new motorola edge boasts a 50MP 4 front camera - one of the highest resolution front cameras available - for post-worthy selfies and high-quality group shots. The selfie camera also features autofocus technology, helping keep the whole group in focus no matter their distance from the camera. Going beyond the lens and into the software, moto ai 5 makes smart adjustments in real time to improve the quality of each and every photo. Photo Enhancement Engine, for example, instantly reduces noise, accentuates details, and improves dynamic range for higher-quality photos. For more hands-on editing, motorola edge users also have access to a host of tools and AI features on Google Photos, such as Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and more. AI that understands your day When it's not revolutionizing users' photos, moto ai doubles as a proactive assistant. By holding down the new AI Key on the side of the motorola edge 2025, users will gain access to an array of advanced, new moto ai features and prompts like: Next Move: Recognizes what's on a user's screen, such as a recipe or an itinerary, and offers helpful next steps in real time. This feature also includes Playlist Studio, which curates a custom playlist based on the contents of one's screen, and Image Studio 6, which combines generative AI creation and editing capabilities to turn ideas into images, avatars, stickers, and wallpapers. Catch Me Up 7,8: Saves users time by summarizing missed notifications that come through while the device is not being used. Pay Attention: Records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations or meetings so that users can quickly find specific details without having to take notes or listen at all. Remember This: Memorizes information stemming from photos or notes when requested and later recalls key details, context, and facts when prompted. Users who are always trying to learn something new will also have access to Gemini Live and Google's Circle to Search. 9 The former is helpful when you need to talk things out, brainstorm ideas, or simplify complex topics, and the latter allows you to instantly get information about what's on your screen without switching apps by circling, highlighting, or tapping text or images. Your senses, amplified When it comes time to kick back and stream shows and movies, play games, or scroll through social media, users will be greeted with crisper details and enhanced quality. That's thanks to the new motorola edge's 6.7" Super HD pOLED display, which delivers 13% more resolution than the previous generation. Further enhancing on-screen action, the display also features improved contrast, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10 and more vibrant hues with Pantone Validated Color. 11 The enhanced features also come through with the audio experience, thanks to Hi-Res certified sound and Dolby Atmos ®. Dolby Atmos reveals greater depth, clarity, and details across your favorite entertainment, so users can enjoy a more realistic and immersive audio experience. All of this holds true regardless of whether a user is listening to content through the device's two large stereo speakers or with headphones. Uninterrupted power and speed Whether leading an extensive photo shoot, enhancing productivity with advanced AI features, or immersing yourself in your favorite forms of entertainment, the new motorola edge helps you do it for longer with a 5200 mAh battery 12 that provides two days of power on a single charge. 13 In fact, the new motorola edge achieved DXOMARK's 2025 Gold Label for battery, claiming the #1 battery score in its segment. 14 When it comes time to recharge, users can power up for the day in just six minutes 15 with 68W TurboPower ™ charging or ditch the cords with 15W wireless charging (wireless charger sold separately). Powering these experiences is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, which provides greater efficiency, faster speeds, and better AI performance. Supported by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, 16 motorola edge 2025 users can rest assured that their device will keep everything running smoothly and is more than capable of holding all their favorite content. Securely yours From the moment the new motorola edge is taken out of the box, users will have access to the latest security features provided through Android 15. For added protection, effortless interactions, and creative freedom, the device also comes packed with a host of experiences and features made possible with Hello UX, such as Gestures, Smart Connect, ThinkShield, and Moto Secure. motorola edge availability In the United States, the new motorola edge - 2025 will be available universally unlocked starting June 5 at Best Buy, and (MSRP: $549.99). The device will also be available at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile, Total Wireless, Visible, Spectrum, and Xfinity Mobile in the coming months. 17 In Canada, the new motorola edge - 2025 will be available at starting June 5 with subsequent availability at select carriers and national retailers. Legal disclaimers Certain features, functionality, and product specifications may be network-dependent and subject to additional terms, conditions, and charges. All are subject to change without notice. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO, and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. THINKSHIELD is a trademark of Lenovo. Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. Dolby and Dolby Atmos are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Corning and Gorilla are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated. "LYTIA" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. The product is conformed to "Hi-Res Audio Logo" standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The Logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. The Pantone color reference and the PANTONE Chip Design are used with the permission of Pantone LLC. © Pantone LLC, 2025. All rights reserved. This is an authorized Pantone-licensed product manufactured by Motorola. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2025 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. 1. Water and dust resistance were tested to IP68 and IP69 standards under controlled laboratory conditions. Withstands immersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, and is protected against powerful, high-temperature water jets for up to 30 seconds. Exposure to conditions beyond these ratings are not covered by warranty. Resistance will decrease as a result of normal wear. Not designed to work while submerged underwater. Do not expose to liquids other than fresh water. Do not attempt to charge a wet phone. Designed to provide protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects of any size. Not waterproof. 2. The U.S. Department of Defense's MIL-SPEC standards establish methodologies for testing products against environmental stresses under controlled laboratory conditions. Motorola tests devices against hazardous physical and environmental conditions under select categories and procedures of the MIL-STD-810H standard to determine durability. Such testing is not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. 3. Performance of Gorilla ® Glass 7i is based on lab tests under controlled conditions. Actual performance may vary based on specific use, environmental conditions, and other factors. While Gorilla ® Glass 7i is designed to enhance durability and provide improved resistance to drops and scratches compared to competitive lithium aluminosilicate glass, it is not indestructible and may still suffer damage under certain conditions. Users should exercise caution and avoid subjecting their devices to unnecessary risk. 4. 50MP sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for effective photo resolution of 12.5MP. 5. Motorola Account login is required to access Moto AI features. An internet or cellular connection is needed for functionality. 6. AI-generated results may vary. 7. The following languages are supported: English, Spanish, Portuguese 8. Catch Me Up is compatible with the following messaging apps: Google Dialer (GMS), Dialer AOSP, WhatsApp, SMS by Google, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Telegram, LINE, Discord, Viber, Signal, Instagram (Direct Messages), Google Chat, Slack, Textme, Skype, Messages SMS Messages, TikTok, X Messages, LinkedIn, AirBnbCompatibility with other messaging platforms is not guaranteed. 9. Circle to Search is a trademark of Google LLC. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android and Google app to the latest version. Results may vary depending on visual or audio matches. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Works on compatible apps and surfaces, and with ambient music only. Will not identify music coming through headphones or if phone volume is off. 10. Actual refresh rate may be less and will vary based on app/content limitations and requirements, device mode settings, and other factors. 11. PANTONE Colors generated may not match PANTONE-identified standards. Consult current PANTONE Publications for accurate color. PANTONE and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. © Pantone LLC, 2025. 12. The typical capacity is 5200mAh. Typical value is the estimated average capacity of a batch of batteries based on internal testing, representing the expected performance under normal conditions. Rated capacity is 5100mAh. Rated capacity is the minimum guaranteed capacity of a battery under controlled conditions. 13. All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns. 14. Based on DXOMARK rankings as of May 2025, based on battery life scores of select smartphones in North America priced between $400 - $600. 15. Requires 68W TurboPower™ charger; sold separately. Median users can get up to 12 hours of battery life in 6 min of charge. Battery must be substantially depleted; charge boost must be "on"; charging rate slows as charging progresses. 16. Available user storage and internal memory is less due to many factors, including operating system, software and functions utilizing part of this capacity; may change with software updates. 17. Pricing varies by carrier
