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Techday NZ
27-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre
Vertiv has officially opened its redesigned regional headquarters in Bella Vista, Sydney. The facility now serves as the national head office for Vertiv across Australia, with the company stating that the upgraded building demonstrates its commitment to investing in the nation's growing digital economy. The company's new workspace features flexible office areas, collaborative zones, and modern amenities, and includes the Vertiv Customer Experience Centre, described as the first of its kind in Australia. The Vertiv Customer Experience Centre provides customers, partners, and stakeholders with access to the company's technologies and subject matter experts, allowing direct engagement with various infrastructure solutions. The centre is positioned as a focal point within the upgraded headquarters, offering hands-on demonstrations of how local solutions are helping to address global infrastructure challenges, such as edge computing and hyperscale requirements. Australia's data centre sector continues to experience significant growth, a trend driven by rising demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence applications, and the expansion of hyperscale infrastructure. According to forecasts cited by Vertiv, investment in Australian data centres is set to exceed AUD $26 billion by 2030. Sydney plays a central role in this expansion, functioning as a communications hub with more than twelve subsea cable connections linking Australia with Asia, North America, and other regions. Vertiv's headquarters in Bella Vista adds to the organisation's regional footprint, which extends to cities such as Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland. Andrew Whall, Vice President of Operations for Asia and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Vertiv, said, "Australia and New Zealand are core markets for Vertiv in the Asia-Pacific region. This new space enables us to better serve our customers and partners, while fostering innovation and rapid response from our local team." The Sydney-based Vertiv team includes more than fifty professionals in roles spanning engineering, sales, technical support, and administration. The new headquarters is intended to function as an anchor for Vertiv's broader Australasian operations, supporting both existing and emerging digital infrastructure requirements. "We're excited to welcome our customers and partners into this new chapter," Whall added. "Whether supporting hyperscale growth, enabling edge computing, or delivering resilient services, Vertiv is here to power and cool the infrastructure behind Australia's digital future." The opening of the headquarters was marked by a launch event attended by Vertiv customers, partners, and staff. Paul Churchill, Vice President and General Manager for Vertiv Asia, joined Whall in officially cutting the ribbon and inaugurating the office. Guests were able to tour the Customer Experience Centre and engage directly with local staff, highlighting the occasion as a significant milestone in Vertiv's investment efforts within Australia and New Zealand.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
'It's like an Apple iPad': This touchscreen toaster is a hot 50% off
Would you rather eat bread or save bread? It's a trick question, because with this deal on the viral Whall Touchscreen Toaster, you can do both. This compact appliance has impressed TikTokers and Amazon shoppers alike thanks to its sleek appearance, fun display and functionality — oh, and the fact that it looks like something out of a futuristic smart home, but without the sky-high price tag. At $51 (down from $110), it's over 50% off, so grab this little slice of kitchen heaven before the discount pops away. While this isn't the type of high-tech smart toaster that includes extras like a panini press (like this $350 model), its touchscreen certainly elevates it compared with your standard bread-browning appliance. It also looks more expensive than its price tag would suggest, and at $51 (down from $91), this is the lowest we've seen it. Most household toasters do a decent job of taking bread from soft to crispy — you know, the bare minimum. But what makes the touchscreen toaster deserving of a spot on your counter is its foolproof functionality, visual settings and all-around good looks. If it's gonna be on display, it should be aesthetically pleasing! With six types of bread (which are charmingly depicted on the screen) to choose from, along with six pictured shade preferences, opting for your desired combo is a piece of cake (well, toast). "It's like an Apple iPad," wrote one reviewer. "Really sophisticated toaster." From bagels and English muffins to waffles and pastries, the world is your bakery. Its extra-wide slots can accommodate thick breads like Texas toast, and once you make your selections, a countdown will appear on the screen (you'll also hear a beep once it's ready, but you can mute it if you'd like). There's also a defrost function, a 30-second reheat option and a cancel button that'll stop the cooking. Amazon customers are toasting the Whall with delicious five-star ratings and over 1,000 were bought in the past month. "Toasters aren't often as good as they used to be," lamented one satisfied shopper. "I tried and returned two before I purchased my Whall. It toasts evenly, has multiple settings (including defrost) and looks good on the counter. The pop-up button is a nice feature too. It lets you check [the] progress on items you haven't toasted before. You won't be disappointed." "This unit works beautifully," raved another. "I love the wide slots for bagels and the special bagel button, which toasts the cut/open side and doesn't burn the crusty side. Multiple toasting levels make it easy to go from Pop-Tarts to toasted bread. The best toaster I've had in years." "I am so pleased with the performance of this toaster!" exclaimed a third. "Once I remembered to put my English muffins in correctly, they toasted up with a beautiful crisp! The toast color option is easy to use for multiple users. We all know how many 'clicks' over that we individually prefer! I would buy again!" Beware of flying bread! "The only issue I have is that sometimes it pops the toast up so high it goes out of the toaster, but that's rare," shared an otherwise happy buyer. "Very simple and easy to use, which is exactly what I was looking for. Looks sleek and [it's] small enough to fit in a small space." "The only thing I would say can be a negative is the toaster is so lightweight that when you press the lever, the toaster can tip toward you," shared a final fan. "I just place my hand on top and then push [the] lever to lower [the] toast down." Keep your precious fingies safe with this handy add-on. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
This touchscreen toaster is straight out of 'The Jetsons' — and it's a hot 50% off
Would you rather eat bread or save bread? It's a trick question, because with this deal on the viral Whall Touchscreen Toaster, you can do both. This compact appliance has impressed TikTokers and Amazon shoppers alike thanks to its sleek appearance, fun display and functionality — oh, and the fact that it looks like something out of a futuristic smart home, but without the sky-high price tag. At $51 (down from $110) it's now over 50% off, so grab this little slice of kitchen heaven before the discount pops away. While this isn't the type of high-tech smart toaster that includes extras like a panini press (like this $350 model), its touchscreen certainly elevates it compared with your standard bread-browning appliance. It also looks more expensive than its price tag would suggest, and at $50 (down from $91), this is the lowest we've seen it. Most household toasters do a decent job of taking bread from soft to crispy — you know, the bare minimum. But what makes the touchscreen toaster deserving of a spot on your counter is its foolproof functionality, visual settings and all-around good looks. If it's gonna be on display, it should be aesthetically pleasing! With six types of bread (which are charmingly depicted on the screen) to choose from, along with six pictured shade preferences, opting for your desired combo is a piece of cake (well, toast). "It's like an Apple iPad," wrote one reviewer. "Really sophisticated toaster." From bagels and English muffins to waffles and pastries, the world is your bakery. Its extra-wide slots can accommodate thick breads like Texas toast, and once you make your selections, a countdown will appear on the screen (you'll also hear a beep once it's ready, but you can mute it if you'd like). There's also a defrost function, a 30-second reheat option and a cancel button that'll stop the cooking. Amazon customers are toasting the Whall with delicious five-star ratings and over 1,000 were bought in the past month. "Toasters aren't often as good as they used to be," lamented one satisfied shopper. "I tried and returned two before I purchased my Whall. It toasts evenly, has multiple settings (including defrost) and looks good on the counter. The pop-up button is a nice feature too. It lets you check [the] progress on items you haven't toasted before. You won't be disappointed." "This unit works beautifully," raved another. "I love the wide slots for bagels and the special bagel button, which toasts the cut/open side and doesn't burn the crusty side. Multiple toasting levels make it easy to go from Pop-Tarts to toasted bread. The best toaster I've had in years." "I am so pleased with the performance of this toaster!" exclaimed a third. "Once I remembered to put my English muffins in correctly, they toasted up with a beautiful crisp! The toast color option is easy to use for multiple users. We all know how many 'clicks' over that we individually prefer! I would buy again!" Beware of flying bread! "The only issue I have is that sometimes it pops the toast up so high it goes out of the toaster, but that's rare," shared an otherwise happy buyer. "Very simple and easy to use, which is exactly what I was looking for. Looks sleek and [it's] small enough to fit in a small space." "The only thing I would say can be a negative is the toaster is so lightweight that when you press the lever, the toaster can tip toward you," shared a final fan. "I just place my hand on top and then push [the] lever to lower [the] toast down." Keep your precious fingies safe with this handy add-on. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- BBC News
Anglesey crossbow murder: Questions raised over evidence
Questions have been raised as to why evidence in a crossbow murder trial was withheld from Corrigan, 74, was shot while fixing his satellite dish outside his Anglesey home in 2019 and the motive is still not Siôn Tecwyn has said evidence not being shown to jurors in the criminal trial "raises more questions" in a case already shrouded in Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it "complied with its disclosure obligations" and North Wales Police has declined to comment. Mr Corrigan died three weeks after being shot with a crossbow outside his remote home near Holyhead in the early hours of 19 April Whall was later found guilty of his murder and jailed for 31 years. Mr Tecwyn, a former BBC journalist who covered the case at the time, said it was now known that evidence was not presented during the claims are included in his new book, which was jointly written with Meic Parry, producer of the Crossbow Killer podcast, which examines the unanswered questions following the case. Mr Tecwyn said documents show defence teams and jurors were not allowed to see some material in the trial of Whall, and in a subsequent fraud nature of the material that was allegedly kept secret in the murder trial remains a Tecwyn said the prosecution obtained a Public Interest Immunity Order to prevent some evidence being made available to Whall's defence CPS's own guidelines on such orders say they should be "rare", only applied for "in exceptional circumstances", and only when it was "in the public interest", Mr Tecwyn said."What that evidence was we do not know." "It's very unusual," he said, adding that "there is no suggestion that it means there's been some kind of miscarriage of justice".Mr Tecwyn said it was one of the strangest cases he had covered in his career, and that he believed that Whall was "hired" to kill Mr Corrigan by someone else."Everything points to Terence Whall being the killer, but in such a case where there are so many unanswered questions, this, again, raises more unanswered questions," he said."Why was Gerald Corrigan murdered in such a brutal manner, who was behind it?"We can say almost certainly that it wasn't Whall acting by himself, by all accounts he didn't even know Gerald Corrigan." Mr Tecwyn said evidence was withheld in a subsequent fraud Wyn Lewis pleaded guilty to defrauding Mr Corrigan and his partner out of more than £200,000 over a two-year period before the shooting. Lewis was given a six-year jail sentence for the fraud. There is no evidence of any connection between the fraud and the Tecwyn said the legal documents obtained in their research showed the prosecution and the Court of Appeal blocked efforts by Lewis' defence team to see material which they claimed showed Lewis had been a police informant who had provided intelligence about major criminals involved in drug distribution in Wales and BBC asked Richard Wyn Lewis to comment on the claims, however he declined. The CPS said it had "complied with our disclosure obligations at every stage of the case", and was unable to provide any further Wales Police said it would not comment on the claims made in the to the BBC, Mr Tecwyn said some people were still frightened to talk on the island after the said a friend of Mr Corrigan, from Anglesey, left the UK shortly after the murder because he feared for his safety."He still feels very scared for his safety and he doesn't want to talk about what happened," he said."This was bizarre and brutal, Gerald Corrigan suffered horrific injuries... and we still don't know why he was killed, that is the big mystery, we hope the book will help, and somebody somewhere will come forward with some answers," he added: "There is of course one man who knows the truth, and that's Terry Whall. In a matter of minutes, he could lessen some of the agony for Gerald Corrigan's family and friends by explaining why he committed such a brutal murder. "But so far he has refused to do so."
