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IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.
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Got an old mobile phone lying around? Recycle it for free
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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recycling
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e-waste
If you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around that you know you’ll probably never use again, now’s the time to recycle it for free.
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Schneider Electric calculates the costs of data centers
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Data center operators and users now have access to a new tool that provides cost analysis for different types of IT infrastructure deployment.
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Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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rocket lab
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engineering
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rocket
Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
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HPE leverages technology to address societal and environmental needs
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released its 2018 Living Progress Report, revealing the business benefits of using technology to address global issues.
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Google reveals steps towards data center sustainability
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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google
Google unveils innovative steps to enhance data center sustainability, leveraging AI for energy efficiency and promoting circular reuse of server components.
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Founder of AKL's Generator exits as Precinct Properties takes over
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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flexible work
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co-working
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generator
Precinct Properties takes full ownership of Auckland's Generator, leading to founder Ryan Wilson's departure but promising new opportunities for expansion.
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Used device market held back by lack of data security regulations
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data protection
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blancco
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recycling
A lack of robust data security regulations is causing consumer mistrust and stunting the growth of the used mobile device market, Blancco's study reveals.
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Digital divide anxiety as school year looms
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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digital divide
As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.
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Equinix to launch data centre in Hamburg, its fourth German market
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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It’s clear that Equinix is not wasting any time getting settled in for the new year with news of another data centre on the way with a hefty price tag.
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HPE promotes 'circular economy' for end-of-use tech
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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risk & compliance
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recycling
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hpe
HPE is planning to show businesses worldwide that throwing old tech and assets into landfill is not the best option when it comes to end-of-use disposal.
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Fujitsu’s WA data centre undergoing efficiency upgrade
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fujitsu's Malaga data centre in Perth has hit a four-star rating from National Australia Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).
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Google says ‘circular economy’ needed for data centres
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Google's Sustainability Officer believes major changes are critical in data centres to emulate the cyclical life of nature.
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HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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hpe
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e-waste
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Following HPE’s Sydney office refurbishment, the company donated workstations and furniture to organisations in Tonga through non-profit Heliala.
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UK IT company wins NHS hospital data centre maintenance contract
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a data centre maintenance contract to Secure I.T. Environments over the next three years.
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Exclusive Interview - Bigwood talks the new, improved Ingram NZ
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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ingram micro
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distributors
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tennis
Ingram Micro NZ’s executive managing director and ChannelLife sat down to talk new facilities and strategy for 2018 and beyond.
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MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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software development
The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.
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Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
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Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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uc
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.
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EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.