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Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor
Solar power

Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor

Secop's BD-Nano compressor is reshaping the Australian RV refrigeration sector with advanced, efficient technology, promising quick cooling, low power consumption, and premium performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project
Unified Communications

Indara wins Australian government funds for telco resilience project

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Aussies sold on EVs but rising costs deter potential buyers
Cartech

Aussies sold on EVs but rising costs deter potential buyers

New research reveals a shocking 94% of Australian electric vehicle owners would buy another, hindered by the rising cost of living and charging infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

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Solar power stories

SolarWinds launches AI engine to transform IT operations
DevOps

SolarWinds launches AI engine to transform IT operations

SolarWinds unveils a generative AI engine, SolarWinds AI, set to enhance IT operations by prioritising privacy, security, and reliability, starting with its Service Desk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Myriota launches FlexSense, transforming the IoT landscape
Internet of Things

Myriota launches FlexSense, transforming the IoT landscape

Myriota launches Myriota FlexSense, a rapid-deployment IoT device with robust sensor capabilities and satellite connectivity, poised to transform the IoT landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
SolarWinds boosts PostgreSQL support with enhanced DPA 2024.2
Artificial Intelligence

SolarWinds boosts PostgreSQL support with enhanced DPA 2024.2

SolarWinds enhances DPA with AI insights, adding robust PostgreSQL support to streamline and de-risk enterprise database management, driving business success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
AMD powers Optiver's modernisation of data centre for AI era
Unified Communications

AMD powers Optiver's modernisation of data centre for AI era

AMD partners with Optiver to modernise its data centres, leveraging high-performance computing solutions to push the boundaries of financial market technology and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander
Cartech

Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander

Former COO, Melissa Gander, steps into the role of CEO at leading energy software firm Kaluza, poised to drive global growth and further revolutionise the energy sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Appdome launches world's first agentless mobile defence solution
Malware

Appdome launches world's first agentless mobile defence solution

Singapore's Appdome reveals the world's premier agentless Mobile EDR and MTD offering, providing a comprehensive, user-friendly enterprise mobile app protection service to bolster enterprise networks and resources against threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Appdome unveils MobileEDR solution for improved enterprise mobile security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Appdome unveils MobileEDR solution for improved enterprise mobile security

Appdome unveils pioneering MobileEDR with Threat-EKG, a solution to bolster security in BYOD policies, offering businesses improved visibility, control and reliability for their mobile apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis
Microsoft

SolarWinds upgrades free Plan Explorer tool for enhanced SQL Server analysis

SolarWinds boosts its free Plan Explorer tool with enhancements for improved analysis of query performances in Microsoft SQL Server environments, promoting efficiency and stability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool
Microsoft

SolarWinds unveils major upgrades to Plan Explorer tool

SolarWinds enhances Plan Explorer, a tool in query performance analysis for Microsoft SQL Server, with updated features optimising query performance and simplifying deadlock investigation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
Power / Energy

FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040

FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
SolarWinds introduces free tailored ITSM evaluation tool for enterprises
Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds introduces free tailored ITSM evaluation tool for enterprises

SolarWinds challenges traditional IT service management (ITSM) consultancy models with a free online evaluation tool aimed at unlocking the full potential of ITSM without extra costs or manpower needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Solar power stories

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Hyperscale

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
AirTrunk & CLP Power partner for largest green energy project in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

AirTrunk & CLP Power partner for largest green energy project in Hong Kong

AirTrunk partners with CLP Power Hong Kong to instigate the city's largest site-specific renewable energy certification (REC) procurement, supporting Microsoft's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Power / Energy

Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy

Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024