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Schneider: Why support for edge data centers will need to be “Lights Out”
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider: Why support for edge data centers will need to be “Lights Out”

Dave Johnson says there is to be huge changes to data center infrastructure as edge computing takes a hold - here's his predictions.

By Dave Johnson • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2018
A quick guide to machine learning in cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

A quick guide to machine learning in cybersecurity

Beyond the numbers and the terminology, there is a simple question: What does machine learning do for cybersecurity, anyway?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Australian EPA partners with Dell Boomi for IoT-driven sustainability
Internet of Things

Australian EPA partners with Dell Boomi for IoT-driven sustainability

EPA Victoria picks Dell Boomi for IT overhaul, enhancing data integration to bolster environmental regulation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Ingram Micro embraces IIoT by signing with FreeWave
Internet of Things

Ingram Micro embraces IIoT by signing with FreeWave

Ingram Micro, New Zealand's largest tech distributor, has signed with FreeWave to boost its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market presence.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project coming to fruition
Sustainability

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project coming to fruition

Auckland commuters are closer to a faster rail link as backfilling begins above a 3.45km tunnel set to ease city-centre travel.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Microsoft spearheads the AI revolution in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft spearheads the AI revolution in NZ

Microsoft opens floor for Kiwis to discuss the potential impacts of AI. New Zealand's GDP could rise to 55% by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Microsoft demonstrates the real-life applications of AI in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft demonstrates the real-life applications of AI in NZ

New Zealanders are being encouraged to clean up their beaches with the help of an AI-powered tool developed by Sustainable Coastlines and Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste
Smart Cities

Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste

Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
Latest climate report calls for urgent international action
Agricultural Technology

Latest climate report calls for urgent international action

Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050
Clean technologies

City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050

Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals
Document Management

Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals

Their software use has put six Australian infrastructure projects among 57 global finalists in Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018
Early action needed to achieve a low-emissions future
Clean technologies

Early action needed to achieve a low-emissions future

Delaying climate reform could make New Zealand’s shift to a low-emissions economy costlier, more abrupt and far harder to manage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington
Lightning Lab

Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington

The Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator Bootcamp is officially in motion as teams converge on Wellington to put their ideas to the test.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city
Sustainability

Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city

Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition
Power / Energy

KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition

The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Jul 2018
Cut confusion around environmentally-friendly plastics, experts urge
Supply Chain

Cut confusion around environmentally-friendly plastics, experts urge

Consumers are being misled by confusing plastic labels, as experts call for clearer standards and tougher government oversight.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
Greasing the wheels of lubricant container recycling
Power / Energy

Greasing the wheels of lubricant container recycling

About 7 million lubricant and grease containers still go to landfill each year in New Zealand, prompting a voluntary recycling scheme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018