Mercury stories
Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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Amazon's first renewable energy project in Aotearoa will enable AWS' upcoming data centres in Auckland to operate on renewable energy when they launch in 2024.
Datacom partners with Mercury to bring renewable energy to DCs
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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Datacom, New Zealand's largest tech company, has chosen Mercury as its energy provider to ensure its data centres are powered by renewable energy.
Gentrack partners with Mercury and launches g2.0 solution
Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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cloud services
This robust multi-play platform will support Mercury in delivering offers, bundles and unique solutions to its customers.
Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.
Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.
Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cleantech
Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.
Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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smart meter
IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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power / energy
The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss
Mon, 14th May 2018
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.
Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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evs
Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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evs
Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
Soltius strikes gold with AWS managed service provider accreditation
Wed, 31st May 2017
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public cloud
Soltius has proved its worth after obtaining AWS MSP accreditation, which includes a third-party audit of their AWS managed service capabilities.
Mercury unlocks world of choice for Kiwis and their businesses
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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cleantech
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sustainability
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solar power
Mercury begins construction on R-D centre in Auckland to showcase solar, battery storage and energy technologies.
Channel focus with new regional MD for Check Point Software
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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intel security
De Laine is tasked with driving Check Point Software’s business forward across the region, as well as supporting the company’s channel network.
Recycling those IT cast-offs
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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e-waste
Just throwing away that old computer equipment is no longer acceptable, as it contains things toxic to the environment.