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University commits 10 years to uncovering 'data centre of the future'
Semiconductors

University commits 10 years to uncovering 'data centre of the future'

Researchers say about 1% of the world's energy is used to power data centres - but that number will climb to as much as 8% by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Euro data center & cloud providers commit to climate neutrality by 2030
DataCentre infrastructure

Euro data center & cloud providers commit to climate neutrality by 2030

The initiative is called the Climate Neutral Data Centre pact and is entirely self-regulated by its signatories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
OVHcloud, IBM, Atempo Group develop tape-based SaaS for data centres
Storage

OVHcloud, IBM, Atempo Group develop tape-based SaaS for data centres

IBM, OVHcloud, and Atempo Group are developing a storage-as-a-service solution for data centers across Europe, with plans for worldwide rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit
Data Privacy

Google completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit

Google completes Fitbit acquisition, ensuring data privacy with commitments not to use health data for ads and to keep it separate from other Google ad data.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Interview: Forcepoint explains how to better respond to data risk
Data Protection

Interview: Forcepoint explains how to better respond to data risk

What is the current state of play in terms of data risk from both a broad business perspective and specialist SOCs/security teams?.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere
Data Protection

Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere

Acronis has announced the global availability of its flagship cybersecurity product and plans to build over 100 micro data centers worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Europe contemplates new rules for AI – and what this might mean in ANZ
Data Privacy

Europe contemplates new rules for AI – and what this might mean in ANZ

When Europe legislates on AI, it is certain that Australia and New Zealand will be impacted, writes SAS Europe chief privacy strategist Kalliopi Spryridaki.

By Kalliopi Spryridaki • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Fortinet: Risk and compliance in a hyperscaling world
Malware

Fortinet: Risk and compliance in a hyperscaling world

Unified security services reduce risk and facilitate compliance requirements, says Fortinet ANZ Director Cornelius Mare.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tablets

'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last

Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Reach for the low-hanging fruit: How achieving a rapid ROI is becoming a leading AI trend
Robotics

Reach for the low-hanging fruit: How achieving a rapid ROI is becoming a leading AI trend

Focusing on returns, rather than adopting AI for its own sake, will drive the emergence of rapid AI ROI throughout the rest of 2020.

By Tim Young • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020

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European Union (EU) stories

How 2021 will change energy and sustainability
Power / Energy

How 2021 will change energy and sustainability

Clean energy stocks may stutter in 2021 even as investment, EV sales and solar and wind capacity all hit fresh records.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Retrofitting a net zero future
Digital Transformation

Retrofitting a net zero future

Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
Cybersecurity

Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?

New Zealand's new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations
Health and Safety

How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations

Workplace injuries may fall sharply if staff are trained, alert and equipped with cut-resistant gloves, according to safety guidance.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown
Agricultural Technology

Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown

Strong Asian demand kept dairy, meat and horticulture afloat, lifting New Zealand's land-based exports by nearly GBP £500 million year-to-date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Entire house 3D printed in three weeks
Smart Cities

Entire house 3D printed in three weeks

The milestone could help ease housing and emissions pressures, as the one-piece build cut material, time and budget by about 60 per cent.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020
Clean energy, incinerating waste and destroying viruses
Power / Energy

Clean energy, incinerating waste and destroying viruses

Recognition of waste-to-energy plants as essential has sharpened focus on their role in safely treating infectious rubbish during the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020