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Data centre growth to increase worker shortage
Private Cloud

Data centre growth to increase worker shortage

Tech firms are warning that rising demand for cloud services will worsen New Zealand’s shortage of skilled IT staff as hyperscale centres expand.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022
Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property
Physical Security

Embedded Networks: generate recurring revenue from your property

Tenants can keep choosing their own retailer as building owners and body corporates turn privately owned power lines into recurring income.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?
Supply Chain

Could New Zealand have insulated itself against fuel price increases?

Consumers are paying more at the pump after New Zealand lost its only refinery and became reliant on costly imported fuel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?
Smart Cities

Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?

Residents of Toyota's Woven City could test swappable cartridges that bring hydrogen power to homes and remote areas without pipes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Are ‘Crystal Battery’ cells an EV breakthrough?
Space

Are ‘Crystal Battery’ cells an EV breakthrough?

Sulphur-based cells could cut EV battery costs sharply, with Theion claiming triple the range and far less energy use in production.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
A roadmap to better infrastructure
Supply Chain

A roadmap to better infrastructure

Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
Wireless EV charging a gamechanger
Smart Cities

Wireless EV charging a gamechanger

Public road trials and taxi ranks could make electric vehicle charging faster, cheaper and less disruptive for drivers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?
Smart Cities

War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?

Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 13th Mar 2022
Water sector a key player in managing climate change
Power / Energy

Water sector a key player in managing climate change

Poor sanitation and water management are emitting methane, while better policy could help cut climate pollution and expand clean energy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?
Clean technologies

What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?

Climate pledges made at COP26 could speed up investment in clean energy, EV charging and low-carbon materials, despite weak deadlines.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Jan 2022
Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park
Data centers

Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park

Phase one of the park could supply electricity for 30,000 homes and help Canterbury businesses and aviation cut fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?
Supply Chain

How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?

Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

Global Stories

Renewable energy stories

Quinbrook launches $2.5 billion 'Supernode' 800MW data storage project
Hyperscale

Quinbrook launches $2.5 billion 'Supernode' 800MW data storage project

Quinbrook says the new Supernode will be one of the largest permit-approved data storage campus projects in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower
DataCentre infrastructure

G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower

G8 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vertiv drives edge and sustainability for the data centre
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vertiv drives edge and sustainability for the data centre

Faraz Ali joins us today to discuss edge infrastructure and its application in industry, and Vertiv's role in gaming and sustainability in the data centre. .

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Data centres are beginning to support the electric grid and help boost global renewable energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centres are beginning to support the electric grid and help boost global renewable energy

Data centers will use uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to support the electric grid and renewable energy, says Omdia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Infinidium reveals world-first power generator data cooling system
DataCentre infrastructure

Infinidium reveals world-first power generator data cooling system

Infinidium Power Corp. launches world-first power generator data cooling system, touted as the most efficient ever designed.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Power / Energy

Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target

Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021