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Innovative design cuts CO2 emissions in data centers
Hyperscale

Innovative design cuts CO2 emissions in data centers

Huawei's says its ability to build more energy-efficient data centers is example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
Text4Shell++ - Where there's smoke, there's fire
Marketing Technologies

Text4Shell++ - Where there's smoke, there's fire

Apache's watchTowr Platform has identified dangerous string interpolation operators that could be abused by attackers. .

By Aliz Hammond • 8 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Bentley Systems announces finalists for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Power / Energy

Bentley Systems announces finalists for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Bentley Systems reveals finalists for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure, celebrating software users who advance infrastructure worldwide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects
EduTech

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects

Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre has invested AU$1.1m into four space research projects, bringing total investment to over AU$10m.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Developer engagement: understanding allegiance & avoiding grievance
Software Development

Developer engagement: understanding allegiance & avoiding grievance

Software developers are in high demand, but their loyalty lies with their preferred tools and frameworks, risking attrition if not provided.

By Morgan Logue • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
The impact of back-to-back storms
Disaster Recovery

The impact of back-to-back storms

Back-to-back storms are exposing weaknesses in Auckland’s ageing drainage system and testing community recovery after record flooding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023
RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure
Agricultural Technology

RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure

New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023
Experts weigh in on Auckland floods
Auckland Council

Experts weigh in on Auckland floods

Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Johnson Controls celebrates its 40th year in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Johnson Controls celebrates its 40th year in Singapore

Johnson Controls celebrates 40 years in Singapore, focusing on digital transformation to support sustainability goals.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Compromises with little benefit at COP27
Power / Energy

Compromises with little benefit at COP27

A new loss-and-damage fund may help poorer countries cope with climate disasters, but critics say COP27 delivered little on emissions cuts.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
Tech critical to reduce emissions
Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Is environmental investment making a difference?
Sustainability

Is environmental investment making a difference?

A parliamentary report says spending over GBP £2 billion a year on the environment is poorly linked to outcomes and lacks transparency.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
‘Building-by-building’ analysis successful after recent quake
Smart Cities

‘Building-by-building’ analysis successful after recent quake

New fibre optic data from Wellington’s quake has given responders far more precise readings of shaking across city blocks and buildings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency
Sustainability

Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency

Most New Zealanders want flood-risk homes disclosed, as a survey warns opaque climate messaging could damage trust across property markets.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2022