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New Zealand's chance to lead in green datacentres

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.
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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.
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Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.
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Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Over half of supply chain leaders face daily disruptions; Australian businesses must prioritise continuous improvement to build resilience and drive growth.
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Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
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Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
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Tech giants to invest USD $2 billion in nuclear energy by 2026

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.
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Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
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Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.
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Rimini Street tops 100 VMware deals, offering new security focus

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Rimini Street has secured over 100 VMware support deals, offering enhanced hypervisor security and cost-effective alternatives to new licensing fees.
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
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Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
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Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
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New Zealand on track to power every home with solar by 2032

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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New Zealand is set to generate enough solar power to supply every home by 2032, with installed capacity more than doubling in two years.
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FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.
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EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
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Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.