Ivan Lim

Last week, an expert panel chaired by Robyn Denholm put forward a proposal based on a review of R&D procurement within Australia. This proposal is exactly what we need to see to support homegrown tech and help stimulate more fast-growing, global tech companies to start and, more importantly, stay in Australia. Read more about the initiative and my thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/gJpThjHF #MadeInAustralia #HomegrownTech #LocalProcurement 

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🎙 AI in 5 .. 🎙 Want to instantly 10x your work outputs? Maybe a digital twin is the answer! In this episode I talk with Mark Dando. Mark is the CEO of ProxyTwin and has built many digital twins for Australian business leaders. This episode is a little longer than usual because after we discuss digital twins, we are joined by one! Yep, the digital twin of Jackie Svedas join us for a few fun questions (and one really bad joke). Can't wait to get new episodes here? You can now find us on Spotify and YouTube by searching for 'AI in 5 minicast'....

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I asked my Co-pilot to summarize the NZTech report that was released yesterday, Graeme Muller. https://lnkd.in/gKGtijaA For those who don't have the time to read the report based on New Zealand facts (which I highly recommend you do) here is the Summary. Thanks Microsoft copilot. The page you're viewing is a comprehensive report titled "Empowering Aotearoa New Zealand’s Digital Future", focused on the strategic importance, current landscape, and future potential of data centres in New Zealand. Here's a summary of the main points: 🧠 Strategic Importance of Data Centres Data centres are the backbone of New Zealand’s digital infrastructure, powering everything from government services and healthcare to e-commerce, AI, and cloud computing. They are essential for economic growth, digital resilience, and sustainability. 📊 Current Landscape 56 operational data centres across New Zealand, with 20 more planned or under construction. Most are located near major cities like Auckland for proximity to users, skilled talent, and connectivity. The sector supports $16.5B in ICT GDP and enables $76.5B in knowledge-intensive services. ⚡ Energy Efficiency & Sustainability NZ data centres have an average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.3, better than the global average of 1.54. Many centres are shifting to 100% renewable energy, using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to support wind, solar, and geothermal projects. Innovations include liquid cooling, closed-loop water systems, and reuse of waste heat. 👷‍♀️ Job Creation & Economic Impact Over 1,000 direct jobs and 6,800 indirect jobs supported by the sector. Up to 15,000 construction jobs expected from planned investments. The sector is forecast to double its workforce by 2030. 🌏 Export Opportunity NZ is well-positioned to become a regional hub for sustainable digital services, thanks to its cool climate, renewable energy, and political stability. Projects like Datagrid’s $5B hyperscale park in Southland and AWS’s $7.5B investment highlight global interest. 🏛️ Policy Recommendations Form a Data Centre Industry Ministerial Advisory Group to: Streamline planning and grid access. Accelerate renewable energy growth. Align demand with capacity. 📈 Forecasts By 2030, data centres are expected to consume 1.6–2.2% of NZ’s electricity. Deployed capacity projected to grow from 104MW to 315MW. Electricity demand will rise with AI adoption and digital transformation. 🌿 Sustainability Leadership NZ’s data centres are among the most efficient globally. Operators like Microsoft, Spark, and CDC are pioneering water-free cooling, renewable energy integration, and carbon reduction strategies. Would you like a visual summary or talking points tailored for a presentation or board discussion? Martijn Verburg

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