TelcoNews New Zealand - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
New Zealand

Kiwi Stories

Global Stories

Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling
Hyperscale

Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions
Cartech

GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions

GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech
Hyperscale

Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech

Scintil Photonics has raised $58 million to scale its AI chip tech, expanding production and workforce in France and the US for next-gen data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific
Artificial Intelligence

FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Moovit & Greenlines introduce carbon credits for low-emission commutes
Clean technologies

Moovit & Greenlines introduce carbon credits for low-emission commutes

Greenlines' Mobility Carbon Engine helps Moovit record and generate carbon credits for low-emission commutes, aiding emission cuts and sustainable travel.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
Digital Transformation

EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability
Hyperscale

Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian tech leaders urge measurable action on climate impact
Data Analytics

Australian tech leaders urge measurable action on climate impact

Australian tech leaders call for urgent, measurable climate action, urging firms to use AI and data to cut IT energy use and boost sustainability impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
What Australia's growing demand for energy means for data centres
Digital Transformation

What Australia's growing demand for energy means for data centres

Australia's data centres will soon consume more electricity than Japan, driven by AI demand and the push for greener, energy-efficient infrastructure.

By Lizzi Long • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
How banks can accelerate the home energy transition through green mortgages
Customer Experience

How banks can accelerate the home energy transition through green mortgages

Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.

By Lucy O'Connor • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC
Hyperscale

Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC

Durham University adopts Midas' immersion cooling tech to boost high-performance computing energy efficiency and cut data centre emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design
Document Management

Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design

Ricoh unveils high-speed A3 colour multifunction printers IM C7010 and IM C8010, blending productivity with eco-friendly features for modern workplaces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs
Supply Chain

Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs

Metapack has launched Consolidated Clearance, a solution to help retailers cut cross-border shipping costs by consolidating parcels under one customs entry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets
Supply Chain

Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets

Zyxel has secured SBTi approval for its science-based carbon targets, aiming for a 42% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025