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Federal Govt & Defence sectors launch secure IT lifecycle services facility in Canberra
Data Protection

Federal Govt & Defence sectors launch secure IT lifecycle services facility in Canberra

Emphasis on the secure management of sensitive IT assets from imaging to disposal of extremely-sensitive data has generated significant interest.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Environment stories

Inside MareNostrum, the most beautiful data center in the world
DataCentre infrastructure

Inside MareNostrum, the most beautiful data center in the world

Up a side street on the edge of Barcelona, a stone path weaves through a park of old oak trees and flowers, to the steps of the Torre Girona Chapel.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
D-Link to offer SDN enabled switches for data centers
Network Infrastructure

D-Link to offer SDN enabled switches for data centers

D-Link adds support for SDN with firmware upgrade and new data center switches, offering up to 32 100GbE ports.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check
DataCentre infrastructure

Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check

Brain drain in the IT and data centre industry could be reduced by investing in employee training, according to Schneider Electric.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

Ākina foundation launches new social enterprise development programme
Power / Energy

Ākina foundation launches new social enterprise development programme

The Ākina Foundation partners with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a three-year programme aimed at boosting New Zealand's social enterprise sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry
Climate change

‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry

Scientists say the graphene mix could cut concrete emissions by 446 kilograms per tonne while boosting strength and water resistance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy

New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Auckland transport plan meets industry approval – with reservations
Auckland Council

Auckland transport plan meets industry approval – with reservations

Auckland commuters and freight operators are set to gain from a NZD $30 billion transport spend, though congestion relief is still in doubt.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018
Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand
Smart Cities

Cleantech shows the way in New Zealand

The conference aims to help New Zealand build a low-carbon economy and create jobs, as it eyes net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
More data essential to determine land impacts
Sustainability

More data essential to determine land impacts

New Zealand’s ability to track land degradation and biodiversity loss is being hampered by patchy national data, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern
Power / Energy

Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern

New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
New carbon and energy management programme to drive emissions reductions
Power / Energy

New carbon and energy management programme to drive emissions reductions

Larger New Zealand businesses and public bodies will get help cutting bills and carbon under a revamped training course.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong

The project is expected to cut landfill use by more than 90% and power up to 100,000 homes when completed in 2024.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Auckland Council exploring Green Bonds
Auckland Council

Auckland Council exploring Green Bonds

Investors could help fund Auckland’s water and transport upgrades as the council weighs a first-of-its-kind Green Bond framework.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Economy growing faster than greenhouse gases
Sustainability

Economy growing faster than greenhouse gases

A new Statistics New Zealand report says natural resources remain central to growth, even as gaps in ecosystem data limit the picture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Could biofuels lead New Zealand to a green transport future?
Power / Energy

Could biofuels lead New Zealand to a green transport future?

New Zealand’s transport emissions could fall sharply if biofuels are developed locally, but only with policy support and investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018