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Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges
Unified Communications

50 million tonnes of e-waste: IT faces sustainability challenges

As global e-waste hits 50 million tonnes annually, TCO Development's 'This is IT' campaign calls for sustainable practices in IT recycling to combat the crisis.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?
Marketing Technologies

Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
How to mitigate and manage open source risks
Application Performance Monitoring

How to mitigate and manage open source risks

Open source components are key to application development, but how are organisations managing the risks associated with their usage?.

By Rami Sass • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Does the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery dictate how safe it is?
DataCentre infrastructure

Does the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery dictate how safe it is?

The chemistry has a substantial impact on the various performance characteristics of a battery, not just on its safety.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Unified Communications

Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Oracle NetSuite unveils host of new products, partner wins at SuiteConnect
Hyperscale

Oracle NetSuite unveils host of new products, partner wins at SuiteConnect

A new data centre, increased functionality, more products, and enhancements to the partner programme were announced.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Building materials stories

‘Intelligent’ bricks that could reduce air-con use
Smart Cities

‘Intelligent’ bricks that could reduce air-con use

A 3D-printed terracotta facade could cut cooling costs in air-con-heavy cities by letting water seep through and evaporate to cool air.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Australia’s first CLT plant begins production
Manufacturing

Australia’s first CLT plant begins production

Backed by government grants, the Wodonga factory will supply timber panels to most of Australia within 24 hours as demand rises.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you

This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Bridge corrosion a costly problem
Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand
Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
New construction technologies on the horizon
Robotics

New construction technologies on the horizon

Low productivity in construction is pushing firms towards robotics, 3D printing and modular building as McKinsey says the sector lags on R&D.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
First modular construction building code drafted
Energy efficient

First modular construction building code drafted

Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Timber construction on the rise
Smart Cities

Timber construction on the rise

A 220-metre timber tower could clean contaminated reservoir water while opening one-eighth of Central Park to swimming and sailing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Prefab passive house enters solar competition
Energy efficient

Prefab passive house enters solar competition

A Montreal university team’s net-zero house could cut heating and cooling demand by up to 90 per cent in the 2018 Solar Decathlon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
CSIRO builds facility focused on keeping Australians & the economy healthy
Health Technologies

CSIRO builds facility focused on keeping Australians & the economy healthy

New 'one stop shop' facility M2 has been launched in Australia to accelerate the development of life-changing medicine and medical devices.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Keeping dirt and stains off walls and surfaces
Facilities management

Keeping dirt and stains off walls and surfaces

Walls and public surfaces could stay cleaner for longer after WACKER unveiled coatings that resist stains, graffiti and posters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017