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Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data
Data Analytics

Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data

Itron has partnered with TasWater to implement its Temetra platform, enhancing water meter data collection and boosting efficiency in Tasmania.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Oclean unveils AirPump A10 flosser with festive discounts
Health Technologies

Oclean unveils AirPump A10 flosser with festive discounts

Oclean has unveiled the AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser, featuring unique AirPump Flossing Technology, now priced at AUD $129 as part of festive promotions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Power / Energy

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Study reveals gaps in ASX firms' e-waste reporting
Clean technologies

Study reveals gaps in ASX firms' e-waste reporting

Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Enhancing safety & efficiency for Australian utility workers
Unified Communications

Enhancing safety & efficiency for Australian utility workers

In Australia, real-time mobile solutions are transforming safety and efficiency for field workers in the energy sector, which faces a serious operational risk challenge.

By Vincent Parry • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals
Supply Chain

Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals

A new Capgemini report reveals that 70% of Australian businesses are driven by regulation to advance sustainability despite geopolitical hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Water stories

Stepping into the future of Australia's IT infrastructure with confidence
Hyperscale

Stepping into the future of Australia's IT infrastructure with confidence

Australia's data centre market is set to grow significantly, driven by soaring AI demand and the urgent need for energy-efficient infrastructure.

By Lizzi Long • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems
Agricultural Technology

Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges
Digital Transformation

Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis
Internet of Things

IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis

IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence
Unified Communications

Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence

Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Digital Transformation

American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Water stories

KoolLogix & A*STAR launch GBP £8m cooling lab in SG
Internet of Things

KoolLogix & A*STAR launch GBP £8m cooling lab in SG

KoolLogix and A*STAR have launched a USD $8 million Joint Lab in Singapore to develop energy-efficient cooling solutions for data centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Region plagued with water restrictions investigates massive dam
Agricultural Technology

Region plagued with water restrictions investigates massive dam

A government grant will test whether Hawke's Bay can revive a controversial dam scheme after years of water shortages and legal setbacks.

By Linda Hall • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons
Wellington City Council

Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons

Questions are mounting over whether Wellington ratepayers are being asked to fund water works more expensively than necessary after a departmental misread.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024