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3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018
Disaster Recovery

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 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
Riding the data wave: How to choose the right technology for the right workload
DevOps

Riding the data wave: How to choose the right technology for the right workload

We're seeing data streams generated by smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and every other area of life pour into data centers.

By Rob Makin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018
DataCentre infrastructure

Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018

Steve Brazier made a total of 6 predictions, ranging from the more modest to some that are quite a bit more controversial.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Digital Realty bolsters renewable energy initiatives
Power / Energy

Digital Realty bolsters renewable energy initiatives

Digital Realty to source 324,000 MWh of renewable energy annually for US data centres via new solar and wind deals. Asia expansion details remain unclear.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost

Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Fujitsu rolls out world's smallest, battery-free IoT sensor
Internet of Things

Fujitsu rolls out world's smallest, battery-free IoT sensor

Another notable feature of the sensor is that it eliminates the need to replace batteries as it uses solar cells instead.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Unified Communications

What will a telco be worth in 2018?

Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
13 predictions for the future of Australia's power utility market
Data Analytics

13 predictions for the future of Australia's power utility market

Indra expects that IT innovation in the global utilities market will increasingly make its presence felt in the year ahead in Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
ANZ exclusive: Veeam ups Unix workload availability with AIX, Solaris support
Virtualisation

ANZ exclusive: Veeam ups Unix workload availability with AIX, Solaris support

Veeam has added IBM AIX and Oracle Solaris support to its availability solution portfolio in a move which extends its platform to Unix workloads.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
SolarWinds opens Empower MSP London with vision for the future
Digital Transformation

SolarWinds opens Empower MSP London with vision for the future

The company affirms in this time of rapid transformation, it's vital for partners to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to adapt to the changes.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Hurricanes offer hard lessons but also prove value of disaster preparedness
Disaster Recovery

Hurricanes offer hard lessons but also prove value of disaster preparedness

With their homes uninhabitable, the employees brought their families to one of the few buildings that withstood the storm: the data center.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Unified Communications

Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 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

Stories from Other Regions

Solar power stories

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
Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin
DataCentre infrastructure

Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin

Nelson's NextGen Energy now accepts Bitcoin for bill payments, pioneering tech adoption and supporting local schools and charities with net profits.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
New tech powers up across NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

New tech powers up across NZ

More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub
DataCentre infrastructure

Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub

Flick will also power the region's first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017