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How Tiwai Point’s closure will transform New Zealand’s power grid
Power / Energy

How Tiwai Point’s closure will transform New Zealand’s power grid

New transmission upgrades and extra storage will be needed as the smelter’s exit frees up 12% of New Zealand’s electricity, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020
Vodafone sells Auckland customer data centre to Plan B
Hyperscale

Vodafone sells Auckland customer data centre to Plan B

Plan B will take over both operations and management of the facility, while customers will see no difference in operations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario three: Green Planet
Smart Cities

Infrastructure Futures scenario three: Green Planet

Global cooperation and heavy state intervention would favour low-carbon infrastructure, while fossil-fuel projects and greenfield builds are marginalised.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020

Global Stories

Solar power stories

CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches
CompTIA

CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches

CompTIA launches ISAO to help tech solution providers and MSPs access critical cybersecurity threat intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Gaming

PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed

Sony unveils sleek PlayStation 5 hardware alongside an array of exclusive games including 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Horizon Forbidden West'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Amazon commits to five new utility-scale solar projects
Hyperscale

Amazon commits to five new utility-scale solar projects

The projects in China, Australia, and the U.S. will total 615 MWh. Comes as Amazon criticised for conditions and lack of paid sick leave in U.S.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
SolarWinds Niche Player in app monitoring Magic Quadrant
Application Performance Monitoring

SolarWinds Niche Player in app monitoring Magic Quadrant

Simplicity, visibility and solution synergy have put SolarWinds into the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
SolarWinds extends M.Tech relationship with sights set on China
Multi-cloud

SolarWinds extends M.Tech relationship with sights set on China

SolarWinds extends its partnership with M.Tech to target China's IT market, focusing on IT Operations Management to help local businesses tackle IT challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
What lies beneath – the new power of video
Software-as-a-Service

What lies beneath – the new power of video

Video cameras are transforming from passive surveillance tools to dynamic assets, offering advanced analytics, enhanced security, and operational efficiencies.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Singtel installs thousands of solar panels on Bedok data center
Supply Chain

Singtel installs thousands of solar panels on Bedok data center

Singtel has equipped its Bedok data centre with 4,292 solar panels, generating 1.65 MWh of clean energy yearly—10% of the centre's needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 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
Fighting climate change with AI
Semiconductors

Fighting climate change with AI

As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.

By Brad Drysdale • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
ON Semiconductor named Most Influential IoT Sensor Company
Internet of Things

ON Semiconductor named Most Influential IoT Sensor Company

The IoT Star Awards – celebrating its 12th year – recognised ON Semiconductor as one of the Most Influential IoT Sensor companies of 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Australian fintech Brighte selects Nintex to bolster customer processes
Customer Relationship Management

Australian fintech Brighte selects Nintex to bolster customer processes

Brighte has selected Nintex's visual process mapping capabilities to help support its growth across Australia and the Philippines.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond
DataCentre infrastructure

Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond

From Norwegian fjords to converted World War II shelters, data centres are finding homes in unique locations to keep up with skyrocketing global data demands.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
SolarWinds reports growing strength and satisfaction of channel partners
Partner Programmes

SolarWinds reports growing strength and satisfaction of channel partners

SolarWinds reports a surge in channel partner satisfaction, with 96% valuing its dedicated tech resources and nearly 80% planning to expand their business.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
SolarWinds welcomes Chrystal Taylor to Head Geeks group
DevOps

SolarWinds welcomes Chrystal Taylor to Head Geeks group

Chrystal Taylor joins SolarWinds' Head Geeks to bolster IT expertise with extensive technical skills and deep customer support background.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020