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The sun is shining for growth of solar power
Power / Energy

The sun is shining for growth of solar power

Cleaner power covered all new demand in early 2025, with solar and wind overtaking coal and halting growth in power-sector emissions.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Stonewood Group merges DataGuard & RCR as 'future energy' powerhouse
DataCentre infrastructure

Stonewood Group merges DataGuard & RCR as 'future energy' powerhouse

'Rich list' brothers John and Michael Chow expand RCR with new technology solutions including smart buildings, AI and EV chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Digital disruption

Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy

Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification
Engineering

Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification

Auckland nanofibre maker Revolution Fibres is tripling output as renewed aerospace certification opens doors to wider international demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Air New Zealand

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016

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Drowning in data, starving for insights: Amperity experts reveal customer data challenges
Data Analytics

Drowning in data, starving for insights: Amperity experts reveal customer data challenges

Amperity experts highlight the need for businesses to treat customer data as vital fuel for growth, not just as a technical asset to manage.

By Amperity • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Endeavour & Tiamat unveil ultra-fast sodium batteries for AI data
Hyperscale

Endeavour & Tiamat unveil ultra-fast sodium batteries for AI data

Endeavour partners with Tiamat to launch ultra-fast sodium-ion batteries, boosting AI data centre performance with rapid charge-discharge cycles and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets
Data Analytics

Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets

Vertiv has unveiled its EnergyCore battery cabinets, delivering compact, high power lithium solutions tailored for high-performance computing data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Hands-on Review: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus portable power station and SolarSaga 80W solar panel
Power / Energy

Hands-on Review: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus portable power station and SolarSaga 80W solar panel

The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus portable power station and SolarSaga 80W solar panel is a great combo for anyone camping in an isolated place or just wanting to get into powering their camp in an environmentally friendly way.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Revolutionizing logistics: Paper-thin smart label unveiled
Digital Transformation

Revolutionizing logistics: Paper-thin smart label unveiled

New ultra-thin Smart Label tracking device for small, lightweight items launched by Pod Group, SODAQ, and Lufthansa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Power / Energy

New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries

OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Global Switch opens final stage of Hong Kong data center
Hyperscale

Global Switch opens final stage of Hong Kong data center

Global Switch completes final stage of Hong Kong data center, bringing total floor space to 70,228 sqm and power supply capacity to 100MVA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021
D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit
Smart Home

D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit

The Omna Wire-Free Full HD cameras and accompanying Wi-Fi Hub offer a number of new features, including Alexa/Assistant support.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

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Exclusive: EcoFlow Australia launches DELTA Pro 3, targeting off-grid power solutions
EcoFlow

Exclusive: EcoFlow Australia launches DELTA Pro 3, targeting off-grid power solutions

EcoFlow Australia has launched the DELTA Pro 3 power station, aiming to revolutionise off-grid power solutions for households nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024