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Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether initiate new reseller partnership
Hybrid & Remote Work

Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether initiate new reseller partnership

A new reseller partnership between Ricoh and NZ tech company Tether will focus on monitoring, hybrid work and air quality solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Unified Communications

Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ

The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Catalyst Cloud attains Toitū net carbonzero certification
Hyperscale

Catalyst Cloud attains Toitū net carbonzero certification

The Toitū net carbonzero certification involved working with Toitū Envirocare to measure carbon emissions, setting mitigation and reduction targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Global Stories

Green hydrogen company Hysata raises AUD $42.5 million
Supply Chain

Green hydrogen company Hysata raises AUD $42.5 million

Global investors back Australian company Hysata's hydrogen electrolyser tech as it closes Series A funding round at AUD $42.5m.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Comedy legend Jimeoin fronts Epson advertising campaign in NZ and Australia
Marketing Technologies

Comedy legend Jimeoin fronts Epson advertising campaign in NZ and Australia

According to Epson the company's EcoTank models now account for 74% of all printers sold in the category in New Zealand, alone.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
SoftIron joins Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance
Data Analytics

SoftIron joins Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance

SoftIron has joined the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA), a platform designed to help the digital sector reduce its environmental impact.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)
Network Infrastructure

Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too)

Proof of Stake is the preferred consensus mechanism for Ethereum and CENNZnet, offering energy efficiency and scalability. Find out why.

By Nicole Upchurch • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice
Data Analytics

SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice

SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers

ST Engineering has developed the Airbitat DC Cooling System, delivering pre-cooling for data centres and achieving net energy savings of over 20%.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Accenture report details how businesses are struggling to grasp sustainable practice
Clean technologies

Accenture report details how businesses are struggling to grasp sustainable practice

92% of companies aim for net-zero targets by 2030, but lack the resources and knowledge to implement sustainable tech, says Accenture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2022
Crucial infrastructure relies on good power management, Eaton shares the ultimate solution
DataCentre infrastructure

Crucial infrastructure relies on good power management, Eaton shares the ultimate solution

Effective power management is crucial for industries with high power consumption rates, like data centers. .

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2022
Pact Group uses SnapLogic's no-code platform to automate packaging
Clean technologies

Pact Group uses SnapLogic's no-code platform to automate packaging

Sustainable packaging company Pact Group is using SnapLogic's no-code platform for self-service integration and automation.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture
DevOps

Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture

Technology's share of the world's carbon footprint is set to reach 14% by 2040. Accenture has outlined key areas of impact to create sustainable change.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
Schneider Electric named Microsoft Energy & Sustainability Partner of the Year
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric named Microsoft Energy & Sustainability Partner of the Year

Schneider Electric named Microsoft Partner of the Year for Energy - Sustainability, recognized for innovative solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

PwC appoints Kristin Stubbins & Liz O'Brien as Assurance leader & Audit business leader
Cloud Security

PwC appoints Kristin Stubbins & Liz O'Brien as Assurance leader & Audit business leader

The company has made leadership changes to its Assurance practice to support strategic growth opportunities in the Audit and Trust - Risk businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2022
40 Aussie schools sign up to sustainability teaching app
EduTech

40 Aussie schools sign up to sustainability teaching app

Over 40 schools have signed up to a new online app that helps teachers to engage students in learning about sustainability throughout the curriculum.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022
Phronesis Security achieves B-Corp certified status
Cybersecurity

Phronesis Security achieves B-Corp certified status

Phronesis Security has become the first cyber security company in Australia to achieve the coveted B Corp certification, having been certified since June 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022