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12v vs. 48v: Calculating the energy savings of OCP-style PSUs
DataCentre infrastructure

12v vs. 48v: Calculating the energy savings of OCP-style PSUs

12V has been the standard output for power supplies, but recently we're seeing 48V, with claims of much higher overall efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption
DataCentre infrastructure

Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption

Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service
Hyperscale

Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service

Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
Shop smarter New Zealand
Virtualisation

Shop smarter New Zealand

As the economy rebounds, savvy New Zealand businesses turn to virtualisation, cloud storage, and data deduplication for cost savings and productivity boosts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
Going green Sustainable business is good business
DataCentre infrastructure

Going green Sustainable business is good business

NZ's small businesses see green tech as a boost to their bottom line, cutting energy costs by 20% and opening new markets.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
What does 'green' mean?
DataCentre infrastructure

What does 'green' mean?

As more 'eco-friendly' IT products hit the market, decoding their green credentials proves tricky. Third-party eco-labels offer clarity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st 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

Stories from Other Regions

Energy consumption stories

Free run over for energy companies as Government tightens reins
DataCentre infrastructure

Free run over for energy companies as Government tightens reins

To ensure consumers aren't paying more for their energy than they need to, the Government has launched an investigation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
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
$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security
DataCentre infrastructure

$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security

OCBC Bank has opened a custom-built regional data centre in Singapore that it plans to use for at least the next 30 years.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty

Energy poverty affects over 42,000 families in Australia, namely indigenous Australians, pensioners and low-income families.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation
Internet of Things

Wattcost urges Australian government to support innovation

Wattcost urges NSW Premier Berejiklian to bolster support for Australia's innovation sector during a tour of their new Sydney startup facility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator
Sustainability

New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator

Small wastewater operators can cut energy use and avoid clogging, as the separator handles fibrous sludge, grease and manure continuously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
First modular construction building code drafted
Energy efficient

First modular construction building code drafted

Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Australasia real estate sustainability leader
Education, Learning & Training

Australasia real estate sustainability leader

Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
How to have a renewable energy world by 2050
Agricultural Technology

How to have a renewable energy world by 2050

A shift to wind, water and solar could cut air pollution deaths, create millions of jobs and save trillions in health costs by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017