Electrification stories
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Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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digitalisation
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.
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Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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.
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Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform
Fri, 24th May 2024
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iot
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digital transformation
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apm
Schneider Electric and Capgemini have unveiled the Energy Command Center, an advanced platform designed to optimise energy management and reduce consumption, leveraging AI, IoT, and machine learning.
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UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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ai
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investment
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.
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Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
Fri, 10th May 2024
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open source
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it professionals
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transpower
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.
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ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ai
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abb
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startups
Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
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Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cartech
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siemens
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evs
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has successfully tested a 1MW charging system for long-haul electric trucks, a potential game-changer for heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
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Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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siemens
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building
Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.
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Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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it automation
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abb
Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.
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Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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digital transformation
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cartech
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.
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Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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electricity
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.
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Tata Consultancy Services launches TCS GoZero Hub with Macquarie University
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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r&d
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australian
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macquarie university
Tata Consultancy Services and Macquarie University launch TCS GoZero Hub, a research centre set to facilitate Australia's shift towards net-zero carbon emissions.
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Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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storage
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abi research
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honeywell
The decarbonisation tech market is set to surge from $1.45tn in 2022 to $4.09tn in 2032, aiming to reduce global emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050.
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AWS and VTS launch Diverge to accelerate Australia's renewable energy shift
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS and VTS introduce Diverge platform to speed up Australia's transition to renewable energy, optimising smart meter data.
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ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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smart home
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.
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Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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power / energy
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bi
Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.
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OpenADR Alliance unveils OpenADR 3.0 at ENLIT Europe event
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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solar power
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renewable energy
OpenADR Alliance announces OpenADR 3.0 standard for managing growing range of distributed energy resources at ENLIT Europe.
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Telstra invests AUD $24 million in fibre infrastructure across Western Australia's Pilbara region
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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uc
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digital transformation
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productivity
Telstra earmarks $24m for fibre network expansion in Western Australia's Pilbara region, advancing Industry 4.0.
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ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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cartech
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cleantech
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safety
Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.
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Shopline & Greener team up for net zero in Aussie ecommerce
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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power / energy
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supply chain systems
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cleantech
Shopline partners with cleantech startup, Greener, to help Australian ecommerce firms reach net zero emissions.