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DCL launches cleaner backup power system for data centres

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DCL unveils a compact emissions control system for diesel and HVO backup engines, targeting NOx cuts at data centres across Europe.
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Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs

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SonicWall's future-proof firewalls help partners cut rip-and-replace, boost security and lock in long-term customer loyalty.
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IAG New Zealand shifts core claims platform to cloud

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IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.
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Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade

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Siemens launches LOGO! 9 compact controller with doubled function blocks, colour touchscreen and enhanced security for small automation.
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Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead

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Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
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AutoStore shrinks MNSS warehouse footprint in Kuwait

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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MNSS slashes Kuwait parts warehouse from 5,000 to 560 sq m with AutoStore, boosting accuracy, throughput and space cost savings.
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Aveva adds AI assistants to boost Unified Engineering

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Aveva adds four AI assistants to Unified Engineering, promising faster generative and predictive design and smoother point cloud workflows.
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AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
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Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.
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Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
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F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.
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How organisations can recognise, future-proof storage in the AI era

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.
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AMD unveils Ryzen Embedded 9000 chips for industrial systems

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, built on Zen 5, for robust, scalable performance in industrial automation and machine vision systems.
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Turning NZ's 3G shutdown into an opportunity for IoT growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand's 3G shutdown by year-end pressures businesses to shift to 4G LTE, turning challenges into IoT growth opportunities with expert support.
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Exclusive: CommScope's Russell Julius dives into GigaReach XL

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CommScope's GigaReach XL now extends structured cabling reach to 250 metres, simplifying installations and cutting costs in large facilities, says Russell Julius.
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Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Borderless CS unveils its innovative digital transformation strategy, addressing the cyber threat landscape and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses.
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Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.
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Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.