FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Grid Stories

Global Stories

Grid stories

OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps
Open source

OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps

OpenSilver 3.3 lets developers embed native Blazor components directly into XAML apps, unifying web and desktop UI workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps
Open source

OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps

OpenSilver 3.3 lets developers embed native Blazor components in XAML apps, uniting WPF-style UI with the Blazor ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Snowflake unveils AI Data Cloud 'Energy Solutions'
Data Analytics

Snowflake unveils AI Data Cloud 'Energy Solutions'

Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying energy sector data to modernise grid planning and asset management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
West London tech sector threatened by power shortages
Hyperscale

West London tech sector threatened by power shortages

Power shortages risk stalling West London's tech boom, warns Aggreko. Energy solutions like battery storage and advanced generators are critical for new data centre projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
Power / Energy

EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe's data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
AWS and VTS launch Diverge to accelerate Australia's renewable energy shift
Data Analytics

AWS and VTS launch Diverge to accelerate Australia's renewable energy shift

AWS and VTS introduce Diverge platform to speed up Australia's transition to renewable energy, optimising smart meter data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
GosuGamers broadens esports services amid sector growth in APAC
Grid

GosuGamers broadens esports services amid sector growth in APAC

GosuGamers unveils revamped esports services including brand partnerships and content production in APAC for surging market growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Game review: Grid (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Grid (PC)

Codemasters continues to set the pace in motorsport gaming with Grid, a polished iteration that blends impeccable car handling with stunning visuals.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Q&A with GRID 2 producer Iain Smith
Gaming

Q&A with GRID 2 producer Iain Smith

After a five year break the only street-racing game worth playing returns, check out Game Console's exclusive interview.

By Darren Price • 10 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Grid stories

Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays
Hyperscale

Aligned & Calibrant launch 31MW battery to ease power delays

Aligned and Calibrant plan a 31MW battery system at a Pacific Northwest data centre to ease power delays, starting operation in 2026 to boost grid access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Virtualised grid protection proves effective in UK energy sector
Virtualisation

Virtualised grid protection proves effective in UK energy sector

National Grid and GE Vernova's trial of LF Energy SEAPATH shows virtualised protection can lower costs and boost efficiency in the UK's power grid.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution
Unified Communications

ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution

ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids
DataCentre infrastructure

AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids

AutoStore introduces new grid capabilities including a Multi-Temperature Solution for frozen and chilled environments, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids
Cartech

Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids

Fundamentals has launched Total Voltage Control, a groundbreaking suite designed to enhance voltage management across complex power grids amid the energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
EPOS extends Global Audio Partner tenure with Aston Martin F1 Team
Unified Communications

EPOS extends Global Audio Partner tenure with Aston Martin F1 Team

EPOS deepens its ties with the Aston Martin F1 Team, bolstering race operations as their extended Global Audio Partner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Smart utilities and cities will need initiatives to drive projects
Smart Cities

Smart utilities and cities will need initiatives to drive projects

One of the biggest challenges today is how the infrastructure industry can create a new energy future to become more efficient, affordable, and sustainable.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more

Fujitsu says it is actively working to expand an ecosystem based on partnerships with companies that possess exceptional AI technology.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017