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Wellington deserves better water network governance
Procurement

Wellington deserves better water network governance

Ratepayers could face continued delays and higher costs unless Wellington’s water managers stop blaming others and fix governance failures, Civil Contractors New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction
Supply Chain

Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction

Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Water stories

In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels
DataCentre infrastructure

In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels

Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support
Network Infrastructure

M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support

M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Vertiv teams up with Tecogen to enhance data centre cooling
Hyperscale

Vertiv teams up with Tecogen to enhance data centre cooling

Vertiv has joined forces with Tecogen to provide advanced natural gas-powered chillers to data centres, addressing rising energy demands amid AI growth.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Markerstudy partners to enhance UK data centre infrastructure
Unified Communications

Markerstudy partners to enhance UK data centre infrastructure

Schneider Electric and on365 are upgrading Markerstudy Group's data centre infrastructure across the UK, enhancing efficiency and sustainability efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
A2Z Drone Delivery enhances waterway patrols in Anji City
Artificial Intelligence

A2Z Drone Delivery enhances waterway patrols in Anji City

A2Z Drone Delivery has teamed up with Anji's Bureau of Water Resources to deploy drones for efficient monitoring of urban waterways in China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight
Cartech

Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight

Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
MOVA Tech debuts innovative smart cleaning appliances in Australia
Smart Home

MOVA Tech debuts innovative smart cleaning appliances in Australia

MOVA Tech launches three smart cleaning appliances in Australia, debuting at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys this May and June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
Crypto

FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list

FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
DataCentre infrastructure

AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project

AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Philips launches NASA-tested water filters with Heeney
Clean technologies

Philips launches NASA-tested water filters with Heeney

Philips has unveiled a new line of water filtration products, developed with NASA and ESA technology, to improve Australian tap water quality, endorsed by athlete Isaac Heeney.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
EduTech

Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Global agritech innovators converge at Brisbane event
Agricultural Technology

Global agritech innovators converge at Brisbane event

Agritech startups from eight countries are converging in Brisbane for Agventure Downunder, aiming to connect innovative solutions with Australian agriculture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Planet Mark launches new net zero certification programme
Supply Chain

Planet Mark launches new net zero certification programme

Planet Mark has launched a new Net Zero Certification Programme, offering organisations a structured path to achieve net zero carbon emissions through tailored support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: Oclean AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Oclean AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser

The Oclean AirPump A10 Portable Water Flosser, priced at USD $149.00, combines effective cleaning with user comfort, transforming daily dental routines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025