Electricity stories - Page 2
Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
The global shift towards alternative energy sources is forcing a review of traditional backup power solutions.
NZ Compare calls foul of EA deal with Powerswitch
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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consumer nz
The Electricity Authority for extending a $2.8m taxpayer-funded contract with Powerswitch, despite criticism of its failure to reduce consumer power prices.
How to Save Your Electricity Bills with BLUETTI Solar Generators
Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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power / energy
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electricity
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solar power
BLUETTI, a leading provider of innovative solar generators, offers an effective and efficient way for Australian households to reduce their electricity bills.
AUCloud appoints Robert Ovens as Chief Product Officer
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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data protection
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data analytics
AUCloud appoints Robert Ovens as Chief Product Officer to oversee the development and innovation of cloud and cyber security solutions in Australia.
How data centres can innovate for a sustainable future
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Here's why Digital Realty is doubling down on a holistic approach to its data centres to improve environmental outcomes.
Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
Idemitsu Australia signs AU$9.45m funding agreement with NSW Government's Energy Corporation for Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project.
Canstar finds Flick Electric NZ’s favourite provider
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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canstar blue
Canstar’s annual research to find New Zealand’s favourite electricity provider reveals Flick Electric has come out on top.
Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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it in manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Some 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past year.
Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
ABI Research finds Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and cybersecurity concerns are prompting the upgrade of 1.3 billion electricity meters by 2027.
Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Capgemini and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration with TNB, the largest electricity utility in Malaysia.
Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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healthtech
Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.
Information is power when choosing electricity plans
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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smart home
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power / energy
Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.
World’s longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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5g & beyond
Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.
Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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reviews
The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.