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Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
EduTech

Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation
Clean technologies

Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation

Dunedin startups joined forces at Waste Jam, a 48-hour event, to innovate in waste minimisation, drawing support from local leaders and experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste
Clean technologies

New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste

New 'Foodprint' app aims to slash food waste in Auckland, partnering with local eateries to offer half-price meals.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Washington legalises composting of human bodies
Sustainability

Washington legalises composting of human bodies

Families in Washington will soon have a third funeral option after state lawmakers approved transforming human remains into soil for gardens.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019

Global Stories

Environmentally Friendly stories

Harnessing what lies within: Data strategy reinvention de-risks energy exploration
Manufacturing

Harnessing what lies within: Data strategy reinvention de-risks energy exploration

How Western Australia's Searcher Seismic reinvented its data strategy to de-risk exploration for the global energy sector.

By Nick Hoskins • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
DataCentre infrastructure

Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds
Clean technologies

Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds

Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Unified Communications

Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report

A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Internet of Things

Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion

Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
Asia Pacific's accelerating need to optimise IT infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific's accelerating need to optimise IT infrastructure

Optimising data centre resources means you can use them to improve IT capacity, paving the way for new services operating at greater efficiency.

By Robert Linsdell and Peter Simon • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Unified Communications

ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Uber's JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland
Clean technologies

Uber's JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland

Uber's JUMP e-scooters have officially launched in Auckland, allowing users to access the service through the Uber app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report

The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Hyperscale

AWS announces renewable power project in Australia

The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019
UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics
Drones

UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics

UPS gains FAA approval for drone deliveries, marking a pivotal shift in parcel logistics. Experts see it as a strategic move against Amazon.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction
Drones

Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction

Microsoft has granted the University of Western Australia funds to save the quokka, using drones and cloud computing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Clean technologies

Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?

Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019