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Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Clean technologies

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Hyperscale

Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region

Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020

Digital Transformation

The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity

The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Blockchain

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Fonterra

Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down

Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program

Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018

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Power / Energy

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

By Nona Pelletier • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

LIC upgrades MINDA for seamless industry collaboration integration

LIC's updated MINDA software now seamlessly shares animal data with industry apps, significantly easing farmers' administrative workload and boosting efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Supply Chain

Future of freight transport dead in the water

Rail freight between New Zealand's islands faces fresh strain after the Government scrapped the Interisland Project IREX, alarming exporters and ports.

By Staff Writer • 22 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Fonterra

Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic

New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

Construction

Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project

Resource consent has been granted for a planned Auckland office development that could retain 1.8 million kg of concrete and preserve heritage features.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021

Risk & Compliance

How Fonterra stopped workplace fatigue

The dairy co-operative cut rollover risks by fostering open reporting and a fatigue-management programme for tanker drivers.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Construction

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018