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Committed to a green future
Data Analytics

Committed to a green future

New Zealand businesses are ramping up energy-transition spending, but many still lack net zero plans and public emissions reporting.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
Power / Energy

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Water stories

Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally
Hyperscale

Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets
Unified Communications

Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
DataCentre infrastructure

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Jambi City smart water pilot starts with GHD tech from Canada
Digital Transformation

Jambi City smart water pilot starts with GHD tech from Canada

Jambi City partners with GHD in a pilot to replace 100,000 manual water meters with smart digital systems for better management and customer service.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model
Digital Entertainment

An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Water stories

Tineco debuts FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Series vacuums in Australia
Smart Home

Tineco debuts FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Series vacuums in Australia

Tineco launches its FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Series wet and dry vacuums in Australia, featuring advanced cleaning tech and sleek designs from AUD $1,299.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia
Data governance

Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia

An Australian project combines Indigenous knowledge with eDNA technology to empower local communities in climate-resilient biodiversity monitoring and conservation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres
Hyperscale

Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres

Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Oakley Meta HSTN glasses launch with AI, camera & open-ear audio
Wearables

Oakley Meta HSTN glasses launch with AI, camera & open-ear audio

Oakley Meta HSTN glasses combine AI, Ultra HD 3K camera, open-ear audio, and PRIZM lenses for athletes and fans in a bold, tech-savvy wearable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
Hyperscale

How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.

By Lynn Greiner • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth
Customer Experience

UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth

A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
FILOform launches WallMax sealing system for UK data centres
Data centers

FILOform launches WallMax sealing system for UK data centres

FILOform has launched WallMax, a modular sealing system to protect UK data centres from water, gas, dust, and rodent ingress, enhancing operational security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025