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Information is power when choosing electricity plans
DataCentre infrastructure

Information is power when choosing electricity plans

Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
DataCentre infrastructure

ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity
Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds
Power / Energy

New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds

First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists
Physical Security

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists

The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Electricity stories

Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters
DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters

ABI Research finds Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and cybersecurity concerns are prompting the upgrade of 1.3 billion electricity meters by 2027.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility
Unified Communications

Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility

Capgemini and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration with TNB, the largest electricity utility in Malaysia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management
DataCentre infrastructure

Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management

Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019
Unified Communications

Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019

Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.

By John Atherton • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
DataCentre infrastructure

Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power

The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all
DataCentre infrastructure

AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders
DataCentre infrastructure

Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

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