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Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW
DataCentre infrastructure

Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW

Idemitsu Australia signs AU$9.45m funding agreement with NSW Government's Energy Corporation for Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022

Global Stories

Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Power / Energy

Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site

Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
NTT reveals technology predictions for 2024, featuring AI and sustainability
Network Infrastructure

NTT reveals technology predictions for 2024, featuring AI and sustainability

NTT has unveiled its key tech predictions for 2024, highlighting sustained AI growth, emerging trends, and focus on sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Balancing digital video demand and environmental sustainability in tech
Supply Chain

Balancing digital video demand and environmental sustainability in tech

The global tech community is addressing the environmental impact of video traffic on networks, according to Philippe Wetzel, CEO of VITEC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world
Supply Chain

Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world

The global shift towards alternative energy sources is forcing a review of traditional backup power solutions.

By Keith Khoo • 9 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
How to Save Your Electricity Bills with BLUETTI Solar Generators
Power / Energy

How to Save Your Electricity Bills with BLUETTI Solar Generators

BLUETTI, a leading provider of innovative solar generators, offers an effective and efficient way for Australian households to reduce their electricity bills.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
How data centres can innovate for a sustainable future
DataCentre infrastructure

How data centres can innovate for a sustainable future

Here's why Digital Realty is doubling down on a holistic approach to its data centres to improve environmental outcomes.

By Jon Curry • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions
Manufacturing

Cyber attacks on industrial assets cost firms millions

Some 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters
DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity prompts upgrade for 1.3 billion electricity meters

ABI Research finds Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and cybersecurity concerns are prompting the upgrade of 1.3 billion electricity meters by 2027.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Zyxel's energy-efficient switches help curb SMBs' electricity costs
Firewalls

Zyxel's energy-efficient switches help curb SMBs' electricity costs

In answer to soaring global electricity prices, Zyxel Networks innovates power-saving switches, offering significant cost efficiencies and sustainability for financially vulnerable SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation
EduTech

Information & communication sector shows resilience to inflation

Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Power / Energy

'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals

The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
UK launch of Voltaware Sensor for detailed electricity tracking
Internet of Things

UK launch of Voltaware Sensor for detailed electricity tracking

AI-powered Voltaware Sensor debuts in the UK, offering detailed appliance-specific electricity consumption tracking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
NZ Compare calls foul of EA deal with Powerswitch
Power / Energy

NZ Compare calls foul of EA deal with Powerswitch

The Electricity Authority for extending a $2.8m taxpayer-funded contract with Powerswitch, despite criticism of its failure to reduce consumer power prices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Canstar finds Flick Electric NZ's favourite provider
EduTech

Canstar finds Flick Electric NZ's favourite provider

Canstar's annual research to find New Zealand's favourite electricity provider reveals Flick Electric has come out on top.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Unified Communications

Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers

Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022