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Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids
Virtualisation

Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids

Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual grid protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, cutting capex, space and emissions in substations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges
Software-as-a-Service

LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges

LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants
Smart Cities

Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
Unified Communications

Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Kara Pure 2 creates mineral water at home from atmospheric air
Biomimicry

Kara Pure 2 creates mineral water at home from atmospheric air

Kara Water's Kara Pure 2 device creates up to 10 litres of mineral water daily from air, offering a clean, sustainable alternative to bottled and tap water.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)
Gaming

DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards
Virtualisation

CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation honoured technical leaders, mentors, and organisations like Michelin and OpenAI for their impact in cloud-native.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves
Internet of Things

OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves

The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer
Power / Energy

Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer

Bentley Systems has named Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer, leveraging her 20+ years in enterprise software marketing to advance AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach
Global expansion

Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach

Epic Padel has secured USD $10 million to expand padel clubs across the US and boost global ventures, aiming to grow the sport beyond urban elite venues.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Water stories

Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
Smart Cities

Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power

Canada must treat data centres as core infrastructure in 2026 to turn AI strategy into secure, low‑carbon growth for communities.

By Marc Mondesir • 7 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Data Protection

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment
Agricultural Technology

Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment

Australian data centres attract AUD $7.2 billion public investment, boosting energy and water infrastructure while enhancing national digital and economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels
Customer Experience

Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels

Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Phishing

Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts

Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth

Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades
Power / Energy

Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades

Sharp has launched new home appliances in Singapore, including microwaves, water heaters, washing machines, and 4K TVs, just in time for festive upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025