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Ramco transforms Aussie business with ERP solution
Data Analytics

Ramco transforms Aussie business with ERP solution

Water infrastructure supplier Viadux replaces 8 disparate systems with the implementation of the ERP solution.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Promapp teams up with Kiwi agriculture & farming company
Customer Relationship Management

Promapp teams up with Kiwi agriculture & farming company

Promapp's integration with SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics will eventually support the sharing of processes to external suppliers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ's waterways
Robotics

Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ's waterways

IoT, data analytics and automation are being used to clean up waterways in New Zealand and globally, says NZ IoT Alliance executive director.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
New Zealand big winner in IDC Smart Cities Asia Pacific awards
Smart Cities

New Zealand big winner in IDC Smart Cities Asia Pacific awards

New Zealand has claimed four out of 14 IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards, edging out Singapore to the most wins.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Cloud ERP: Energy Water Solutions & Intacct collaborate to ramp up business agility
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud ERP: Energy Water Solutions & Intacct collaborate to ramp up business agility

Energy Water Solutions implements Intacct's Cloud ERP solution to treat Produced Water for energy production and agriculture.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Water stories

API Talent gains AWS MSP partner status
DevOps

API Talent gains AWS MSP partner status

The AWS Managed Service Partner programme independently assesses a provider's ability to set up, migrate and manage cloud infrastructure.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists
Physical Security

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists

The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies
Investment

Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
Physical Security

Trenchless technology minimises disruption

Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Sep 2017
Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity
Physical Security

Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity

Broader criteria could help irrigation spending support jobs, freshwater quality and climate resilience, not just land productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap
Sony

Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap

Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Electrifying innovation wins major energy award
Power / Energy

Electrifying innovation wins major energy award

The award recognises a nationwide rapid-charging network that lets New Zealand EV drivers travel the length of the country and cut emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Food network helps fast-rising water extractor
Clean technologies

Food network helps fast-rising water extractor

Trials in Auckland could speed Hydroxsys’s push to commercialise membrane technology for dairy, mining and wastewater users by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water
Risk & Compliance

Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water

A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Time for a national conversation about water pricing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched
Sustainability

Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched

New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017