Solar power stories - Page 20
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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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.
Predictive analytics: Not as hard as you'd think
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Predictive analytics may sound futuristic, but its benefits can be within reach for all businesses, not just the big players.
SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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mssp
The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
ZeroPoint Ventures helps startups make a 0.Sprint to business progress
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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accelerator
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solar power
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zeropoint ventures
ZeroPoint Ventures has officially wrapped up its 0.Sprint mini-accelerator programme, which is designed to boost business progress in a single week.
Tenable launches solution to secure infrastructure across converged IT/OT environments
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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interactive
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solar power
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ot
Converged environments contain a mix of IT and OT devices and systems that demand a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
Microsoft launches ground-breaking undersea data centre in Scotland
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft has successfully deployed a revolutionary data centre with tech based on a submarine that is now processing workloads on the seafloor.
Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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devops
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apm
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power / energy
Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.
NZ based Connexionz is on the lookout for a new CEO
Thu, 31st May 2018
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fleet management
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solar power
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connexionz
Connexionz CEO, Rhod Pickavance, steps down after 8 years with the company, while Richard Riley takes on interim role.
SolarWinds upgrades network management solution
Thu, 24th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
SolarWinds has revamped its network management solutions, enhancing scalability by four times and adding features to greatly simplify IT professionals' tasks.
Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.
NZ Space Challenge finalists to be announced
Mon, 21st May 2018
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solar power
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startups
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palm
Finalists for the NZ Space Challenge, a competition to solve navigation issues in Antarctica, have been announced in Christchurch.
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss
Mon, 14th May 2018
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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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.
The story of a solar-powered plane that travelled around the world
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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cartech
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solar power
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evs
Point of No Return is the behind the scenes documentary of the world's first solar-powered flight around the world.
How NZ businesses aim to future-proof their fleets with EVs
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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iot
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cartech
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smb
New Zealand businesses are increasingly embracing more sustainable transport options to get their employees from A to B.
Cloud the top transformative tech and main cause of challenges
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has released its annual report that delves into IT departments to reveal their priorities for digital transformation moving forward.
Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
IoT opportunities grow as Microsoft pours $5b into the intelligent edge
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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iot
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quantum computing
Microsoft has announced a US$5 billion investment into IoT, expanding opportunities for partners and end-users across ANZ.
INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.