Global Stories

Google Cloud and Capgemini collaborate with Malaysia's largest electricity utility

Capgemini and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration with TNB, the largest electricity utility in Malaysia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management

Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Three ways 5G will impact power management in 2019

Power failures or any network interruptions are not an option. Rolling out 5G is complex and presents a unique challenge for telco providers.

By John Atherton • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Despite data centre surge, Dutch minister says no shortage of power

The minister of economic affairs has rubbished a Dutch Datacentre Association report that warns the country has an imminent power shortage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Internet of Energy: Vector uses AI to democratise energy for Aucklanders

Vector partners with mPrest to develop an AI system to manage Auckland's electricity network and meet the city's evolving energy needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017

Unified Communications

Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

DataCentre infrastructure

Information is power when choosing electricity plans

Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018