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Asian Stories

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Google runs data centers without waste in Singapore and Taiwan

Singapore's landfill space is projected to run out by 2035, but Google's data centers there have achieved a 100% landfill diversion rate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Urbis stories

Tablets

DST donates IT equipment to Mtubatuba school in Mandela Day spirit

The Department of Science and Technology also refurbished classrooms by installing new doors and windows at Khulubone Primary School.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Data Analytics

Exclusive interview: The tech guru making construction more productive

Businesses need to be adaptive and entrepreneurial. The disruption of the construction industry is a positive movement for the industry as a whole.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

Blancco

Blancco's new Beijing office to support China's growing need for data erasure software

Blancco CEO Pat Clawson says Chinese companies are detecting more and more security incidents - an increase of 900% since 2014.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017

Clean technologies

Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort

Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Don't let an aging UPS bring you down: Assess your replacement options

Aged UPS units pose critical risks; time to evaluate newer, efficient alternatives and avert potential IT disasters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Mobile operators

Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market

Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016

Apple

Apple targets new growth with new iPhone SE

Apple has announced the release of the iPhone SE and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, as well as a $50 price drop for the Apple Watch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016

Digital Signage

Digital signage to the rescue for Uni allergy issues

Digital signage has provided the University of Winchester with a contemporary solution to deliver allergy information - and a little marketing as well.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

EduTech

Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment

Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Urbis stories

Cloud Services

Dynamo6 moves into new Hamilton office, adds four new members to push growth

Dynamo6 is a specialist provider of cloud, mobile, web development and digital technology, and bespoke software solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

ATEED

Auckland's innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced

Phil Goff says the expansion of GridAKL plays an important role in driving growth of the region's technology sector, with 9000 jobs added in 5 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Unified Communications

Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches

In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life's basics.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Endpoint Protection

Optus Wholesale wrangles new deal with Moose Mobile

Optus Wholesale teams up with Moose Mobile, boosting 4G access and affordable phone plans aimed at the youth market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement

One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Software Development

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD

In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016

ATEED

Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'

Auckland's tech sector is booming with 26% growth and is attracting new companies to innovation precincts across the city, according to a report by JLL.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016