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A revolutionary approach to wastewater management
Internet of Things

A revolutionary approach to wastewater management

The system won a global innovation prize after promising onsite treatment that could cut costly sewer networks and tanker transport in Lebanon.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet
Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029
Disaster Recovery

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029

Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world
Data Protection

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world

Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
New tech platform for solar photovoltaic
Power / Energy

New tech platform for solar photovoltaic

Solar sites could deliver up to 50 percent more power and smooth out cloud-driven swings under Fluence's new storage platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Power / Energy

Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017
Analyst wades into productivity debate
EduTech

Analyst wades into productivity debate

High-profile telco analyst Paul Budde challenges new report claiming no productivity gains from high-speed broadband, urging clearer government direction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2009

Global Stories

Smart Grids stories

LF Energy welcomes Hydro-Quebec as strategic member, sets new events
Power / Energy

LF Energy welcomes Hydro-Quebec as strategic member, sets new events

LF Energy welcomes Southern California Edison and Hydro-Quebec as members, scheduling 2025 summits to boost open source solutions in energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
5G & AI among key growth trends in Asia Pacific by 2025
Network Infrastructure

5G & AI among key growth trends in Asia Pacific by 2025

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise predicts that strategic tech investments will be vital for business growth in the Asia Pacific region by 2025 amid modest global GDP forecasts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Why securing smart grids is vital to the growth of smart cities
Smart Cities

Why securing smart grids is vital to the growth of smart cities

As interest in the concept of smart cities grows around the world, attention is increasingly being placed on the vital role played by smart grids.

By Leonardo Hutabarat • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
IDC: ANZ second highest APAC IoT spenders per capita
Unified Communications

IDC: ANZ second highest APAC IoT spenders per capita

New IDC forecast expects the Internet of Things spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan to reach US$381.8 Billion by 2022.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
$1.5bn opp for PON vendors from China's smart grids?
Semiconductors

$1.5bn opp for PON vendors from China's smart grids?

Ovum says the deployment of smart grids based on PON fibre communications will provide a US$1.5–$2bn opportunity to FTTx PON component and equipment vendors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2013
Number of internet connected devices to pass five billion
Unified Communications

Number of internet connected devices to pass five billion

The number of devices connected to the internet is set to surpass 5 billion, driven by mobile and emerging tech sectors, predicts IMS Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2010
A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Working the network
Network Infrastructure

Working the network

Over the last 20 years we have seen the positive impact of multiprotocol data networks and also voice, video and data consolidation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco
Unified Communications

“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Working together to create smarter systems
Smart Cities

Working together to create smarter systems

In challenging times, we as business leaders have the opportunity to do great things; to make a real impact on the future.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009