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Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
eLearning

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids

Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
Unified Communications

Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance

Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Unified Communications

Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network

Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution
Power / Energy

Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution

Mercury NZ adopts Workday's cloud-based financial system to modernise its finance function, enhancing strategic decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Global Stories

Electricity stories

Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses
Smart Cities

Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses

Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Nozomi Networks honoured on Fast Company's 2025 list
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks honoured on Fast Company's 2025 list

Nozomi Networks has been ranked third in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies 2025 for its pivotal work in securing critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
NextOre introduces MR analyser for underground copper mines
Power / Energy

NextOre introduces MR analyser for underground copper mines

NextOre has unveiled a new Magnetic Resonance analyser to boost efficiency in underground copper mining, promising fast, real-time data for improved productivity.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
TotalEnergies adopts IFS Cloud for asset management transformation
Power / Energy

TotalEnergies adopts IFS Cloud for asset management transformation

TotalEnergies has chosen IFS Cloud to enhance global asset management efficiency, aiming to streamline operations and reduce downtime across its vast portfolio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost
Power / Energy

IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost

IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Electricity stories

Prepare for blackouts with BLUETTI solar battery backup solutions
Power / Energy

Prepare for blackouts with BLUETTI solar battery backup solutions

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaking havoc on Australia's east coast, residents are urged to prepare for potential blackouts using BLUETTI solar battery solutions.

By Bluetti • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon emissions
Power / Energy

NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon emissions

NBN Co has begun sourcing renewable electricity from the Macarthur Wind Farm, marking a key step towards its aim of 100% renewable energy by December 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system
Power / Energy

Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system

Aspen Technology has unveiled its new Microgrid Management System, designed to help industries with high power needs enhance efficiency and meet net-zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution
Unified Communications

ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution

ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Solstice Energy expands into electricity market with Gentrack
Power / Energy

Solstice Energy expands into electricity market with Gentrack

Solstice Energy has entered into the electricity market, focusing on providing comprehensive energy solutions with Gentrack's support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
PSS Distributors launches UPS solutions for Specialist Disability Accommodations
Power / Energy

PSS Distributors launches UPS solutions for Specialist Disability Accommodations

PSS Distributors has launched a new range of UPS solutions tailored for High Physical Support homes, enhancing power reliability and safety in Specialist Disability Accommodations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Royal Devon data centre reduces energy costs with cooling upgrade
DataCentre infrastructure

Royal Devon data centre reduces energy costs with cooling upgrade

Secure I.T. Environments completes energy-efficient upgrades to the Royal Devon University Healthcare's data centre, anticipating major energy cost reductions and improving efficiency ratings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024