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Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Internet of Things

Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand

Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

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Why tech pros still prioritise hybrid IT and security
SolarWinds

Why tech pros still prioritise hybrid IT and security

Tech professionals remain focused on hybrid IT and security skills amid emerging technology demands, SolarWinds' 2019 IT Trends Report reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
UK's IT pros not learning fast enough to manage their environments
Hybrid Cloud

UK's IT pros not learning fast enough to manage their environments

A new SolarWinds study has found that if the current IT workforce is to keep up with the pace of innovation, there will need to be some significant changes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Intel building US's first exascale supercomputer
DataCentre infrastructure

Intel building US's first exascale supercomputer

Intel and the Department of Energy are building potentially the world's first exascale supercomputer, capable of a quintillion calculations per second.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
SolarWinds extends database anomaly detection
Public Cloud

SolarWinds extends database anomaly detection

SolarWinds releases Database Performance Analyzer 12.1 with machine learning for anomaly detection, alongside IT management updates for hybrid environments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up
International Women's Day

Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up

Women in cybersecurity discuss challenges from gender pay gaps to toxic workplaces on International Women's Day, urging for a more gender-balanced industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 8 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Microsoft bolsters green portfolio with 74MW solar investment
Public Cloud

Microsoft bolsters green portfolio with 74MW solar investment

Microsoft partners with Invenergy for a 74MW solar project in North Carolina, boosting its renewable energy portfolio to over 1.3 GW and creating 500 jobs.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Gallery: Seagate's Singapore R&D facility pioneering storage innovations
Storage

Gallery: Seagate's Singapore R&D facility pioneering storage innovations

The Shugart was completed in June 2015, spanning 440,000 square feet and capable of housing approximately 850 employees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far
Hyperscale

A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far

Alibaba Cloud, Facebook, and Oracle - among others - have already opened major facilities this year, so here's a round-up.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need
Not for profit

TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need

The company is partnering with charity SolarBuddy to bring solar-powered lights to children in energy poverty to alleviate study stress after dark.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Q&A: Aruba manager on imminent data centre challenges
Hyperscale

Q&A: Aruba manager on imminent data centre challenges

Aruba's infrastructure manager Alessandro Bruschini weighs in on the imminent challenges data centres face amidst rising demand and new regulations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Australia's first NABERS 5-star rated data centre
Hyperscale

Australia's first NABERS 5-star rated data centre

NEXTDC announced that its M1 Melbourne data centre has been officially certified as Australia's first NABERS 5-star rated DC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks

Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power
DataCentre infrastructure

Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power

Blockchain may be the 'missing link' that could transform the electric power industry and leave traditional business models in the dust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019

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Google makes its first ever renewable energy investment in Asia
Hyperscale

Google makes its first ever renewable energy investment in Asia

This week Google announced that it is making a huge investment in renewable energy in Asia with a huge solar farm in Taiwan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019