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Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform

Schneider Electric and Capgemini unveil Energy Command Center platform to cut building energy use and emissions with AI and IoT.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Generative AI

ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions

Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Cartech

Siemens tests 1MW charging system adjusting long-haul eTruck landscape

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has successfully tested a 1MW charging system for long-haul electric trucks, a potential game-changer for heavy-duty vehicle electrification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Clean technologies

Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

IT Automation

Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance

Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Macquarie University

Tata Consultancy Services launches TCS GoZero Hub with 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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Storage

Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

AWS and VTS launch Diverge to accelerate Australia's renewable energy shift

AWS and VTS introduce Diverge platform to speed up Australia's transition to renewable energy, optimising smart meter data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Smart Home

ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears

ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand

Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Power / Energy

OpenADR Alliance unveils OpenADR 3.0 at ENLIT Europe event

OpenADR Alliance announces OpenADR 3.0 standard for managing growing range of distributed energy resources at ENLIT Europe.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Supply Chain

Shopline & Greener team up for net zero in Aussie ecommerce

Shopline partners with cleantech startup, Greener, to help Australian ecommerce firms reach net zero emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023

Robotics

ABB partners with Pratexo in a minority investment deal

ABB enters a strategic partnership with Pratexo, making a minority investment to boost IoT and AI advancements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Electrification stories

EduTech

UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Open source

Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024