Electricity stories - Page 2
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Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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digital transformation
Capgemini and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration with TNB, the largest electricity utility in Malaysia.
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Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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cabling
Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.
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Information is power when choosing electricity plans
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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data centre maintenance / management
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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.
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World’s longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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sustainability
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.
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Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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cloud services
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data centre maintenance / management
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5g
Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.
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NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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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.
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Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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reviews
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data centre maintenance / management
The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.
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ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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data centre maintenance / management
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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.
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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iot
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
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Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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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.
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AI takes control of Auckland’s power grid, that’s not scary at all
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland’s energy network...
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Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.
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NEC, SMUD and SpaceTime announce new partnership to drive innovation
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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data centre maintenance / management
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monitors
NEC, SMUD and SpaceTime Insight team up to offer smart energy solutions for electric power companies globally.
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Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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it infrastructure
The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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electricity
Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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ENGIE and Electric Vine Industries partner to power villages in Papua
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
ENGIE has sealed a partnership with Electric Vine Industries (EVI) with the aim to bring energy to 3,000 villages in Papua over 20 years.
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NZ power companies ignoring Solar tech, consumers pay the price
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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electricity
Emerging technologies in the electricity and transport sectors are being stifled by outdated policies and signals from power companies, says SEANZ.
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Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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it training
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broadband
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power / energy
Vocus Communications’ Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.
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Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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telco
Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.
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Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
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solar power
Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.
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Philips launches new LED lights
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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reviews
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Lighting may only account for around 8% of your electricity bill, but it can still play a part in reducing the amount of electricity you consume.
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Vector chair Stiassny calls for regulatory change to incentivise electricity innovation
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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vector
Michael Stiassny, chairman of Auckland lines company Vector, says current regulation doesn't incentivise the electricity sector to foster new technolo.
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Bridges pushes NZ as 'most ready in the world' for electric cars
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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power / energy
Transport and Energy Minister Simon Bridges has officials investigating ways to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, although is ruling out inc.
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Geothermal exit, dry weather wallop Mighty River earnings
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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power / energy
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shares
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capital management
Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power declared a massive drop in earnings for the six months to Dec.