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NTT launches IoT Services for Sustainability offering
Hyperscale

NTT launches IoT Services for Sustainability offering

NTT has launched its IoT Services for Sustainability offering, a stack of solutions to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint using IoT connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Hands-on Review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones

It's been a little a while since I've tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector
Agricultural Technology

NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector

New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022
Malware

New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022

New lows for ransomware attacks, an increase in nation state attacks, a decline in critical infrastructure defences, and 2022 becoming the year of the defender.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
ICS vulnerabilities on the rise as gaps in remote work expand attack surfaces
Power / Energy

ICS vulnerabilities on the rise as gaps in remote work expand attack surfaces

The number of ICS vulnerabilities disclosed in 2020 increased by more than 30% compared to 2018 and nearly 25% compared to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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South Australia state satellite makes significant progress
Space

South Australia state satellite makes significant progress

South Australia's first state satellite has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR), moving it closer to providing tangible data solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry
EduTech

Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry

Australian e-waste is causing devastating environmental impact, with only 1% of TVs and 10% of PCs being recycled.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Country still divided on three waters reforms
Public Sector

Country still divided on three waters reforms

Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
Huge regional disparities in water wastage
Sustainability

Huge regional disparities in water wastage

Metered Auckland households use far less water than unmetered districts, where per-person consumption can reach 800 litres a day, the report says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
New Zealand infrastructure projects recognised at awards ceremony
Education, Learning & Training

New Zealand infrastructure projects recognised at awards ceremony

Projects saving time, money and emissions were among eight winners at the 2021 IPWEA NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
What a plastics treaty means for our water
United Nations

What a plastics treaty means for our water

Plastic pollution in rivers, oceans and wastewater systems could finally face tougher global rules after nearly 200 countries backed a UN treaty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Mar 2022
Empired wins $59M, multi-year contract with Water Corporation
Microsoft

Empired wins $59M, multi-year contract with Water Corporation

Empired lands AU$59m contract with Water Corporation for digital workplace and infrastructure managed services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 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
Next steps in three waters reform
Auckland Council

Next steps in three waters reform

The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral
Supply Chain

Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

Household water bills could soar unless New Zealand overhauls ageing networks, with studies flagging up to NZD $185 billion of work needed.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Built wetland opens in new subdivision
Sustainability

Built wetland opens in new subdivision

Covering 35,000sqm, the wetland is meant to cut pollution, store floodwater and create habitat for endangered native wildlife in South Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Wellington appoints Mayoral Taskforce to solve water issues
Sustainability

Wellington appoints Mayoral Taskforce to solve water issues

Up to 30 percent of Wellington’s drinking water is lost to leaks, prompting a unanimous council push for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021