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Could a bridge or tunnel work across the Cook Strait?
Supply Chain

Could a bridge or tunnel work across the Cook Strait?

A fixed link could cut the crossing to 40 minutes, but a Cook Strait tunnel would cost about NZD $50 billion and stretch funding to breaking point.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions
Energy efficient

Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions

A new global standard could give builders and lenders a common way to compare a building’s whole-life greenhouse gas emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail
Productivity

Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail

Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Carbon emissions stories

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
Digital Transformation

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years' experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries
Power / Energy

Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries

Nokia's new Virtual Power Plant Controller Software turns idle backup batteries at mobile base stations into an asset, reducing energy costs and emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Intel unveils AI-focused vPro platform for commercial use in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Intel unveils AI-focused vPro platform for commercial use in 2024

Intel introduces its new vPro platform, powered by Core Ultra processor, promising clients enhanced security, manageability and AI experiences; revolutionising business technology in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services
Network Infrastructure

Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services

Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move
Agricultural Technology

Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move

Australian satellite IoT firm, Myriota, appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA, marking a significant stride in global expansion after successful growth in APAC and the Americas.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health
Storage

Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health

Businesses must directly tackle carbon emissions for financial savings and reputation; enterprises are urged to follow five steps towards digital sobriety and cleaner carbon health.

By Steen Dalgas • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Huawei & Yancheng's Net Zero Carbon Project wins Energy Globe Award
Internet of Things

Huawei & Yancheng's Net Zero Carbon Project wins Energy Globe Award

Huawei and Yancheng Power Supply Company's joint venture, the Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus Project, earns the prestigious Energy Globe Award for a modern blend of clean energy and digitalisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices
Digital Transformation

French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices

ArcelorMittal France has leveraged Getac's robust computing solutions, including rugged tablets, to enhance maintenance and production operations since 2020, improving productivity and efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
EduTech

UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs

UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
AI & sustainability top concerns for Aussie CIOs, report reveals
Unified Communications

AI & sustainability top concerns for Aussie CIOs, report reveals

Australian CIOs prioritise AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, according to the 10th annual CIO Report from Logicalis Australia, underscoring the strategic importance of their role.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
NexGen Cloud rolls out Europe's first AI Supercloud
Semiconductors

NexGen Cloud rolls out Europe's first AI Supercloud

NexGen Cloud, partnered with AQ Compute, plans to roll out Europe's first AI Supercloud from a novel, net-zero AI datacentre in Norway.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
EduTech

GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability
Semiconductors

Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability

Small Australian tech firms, including innovators Plotlogic and global drone solutions, drive sustainable innovation and efficiency in global mining; key players in the industry's 'race to net-zero'.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
£200m boost for Deep Green's eco-friendly tech from Octopus Energy
Power / Energy

£200m boost for Deep Green's eco-friendly tech from Octopus Energy

Deep Green's innovative technology that transforms data centre waste heat into community benefits receives a £200m investment from Octopus Energy, leading to potential UK-wide energy reductions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024