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Tim Pratt named VP of Power Products for Pacific Zone
Cartech

Tim Pratt named VP of Power Products for Pacific Zone

Schneider Electric has appointed Tim Pratt as Vice President Power Products for the Pacific Zone, boosting its sustainable energy initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Teletrac Navman launches global consulting for fleet decarbonisation
Data Analytics

Teletrac Navman launches global consulting for fleet decarbonisation

Teletrac Navman unveils a global consultancy to aid fleet operators in crafting decarbonisation strategies, tapping into Vontier's multi-energy solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains
Supply Chain

GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth
Unified Communications

Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform

Schneider Electric and Capgemini unveil Energy Command Center platform to cut building energy use and emissions with AI and IoT.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions
Power / Energy

ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions

Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape
Cartech

Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has successfully tested a 1MW charging system for long-haul electric trucks, a potential game-changer for heavy-duty vehicle electrification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024
Clean technologies

Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
IT Automation

Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance

Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence
Digital Transformation

Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence

Quest Global boosts eSync Alliance's Asia Pacific presence, bringing digital transformation expertise and software-defined vehicles knowledge to aid the transition towards connected vehicles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

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Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Teletrac Navman debuts consultancy for fleet decarbonisation
Data Analytics

Teletrac Navman debuts consultancy for fleet decarbonisation

Teletrac Navman launches a global consultancy to help fleets develop multi-energy decarbonisation strategies, aiming to meet net zero targets and reduce costs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
EduTech

UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute

The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
Open source

Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award

Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
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
Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024