Amazon EC2 now supports Windows Server 2016 with several new AMIs, providing you with an easy and flexible way to get up and running with the latest version of Windows Server. Windows Server 2016 comes loaded with a variety of new features including Windows containers and support for Docker. The release also features a Nano Server deployment option that boots faster than the Standard Edition and uses a fraction of the disk space. By running Windows Server 2016 on Amazon EC2, you can combine the scale, performance and elasticity of AWS with the powerful new capabilities in this newest version of Windows Server.
AMP Capital buys stake in Victorian Desalination Plant from developer
Investment house AMP Capital has acquired a 5.2 per cent stake in the Victorian Desalination Plant (VDP), Australia, from Pacific Partnerships.
Seawater desal among the costliest water solutions for California
A study by the Pacific Institute has found that seawater desalination is among the most expensive solutions to water scarcity in the state of California, US.
Mekorot signals intention to pursue Cyprus for alleged damages
Mekorot National Water Company, the Israeli government-owned water projects developer, has signalled its intention to sue the Cypriot government for E50 million in alleged damages, reports Israeli business news outlet, Globes.
Dow to pilot petrochemical wastewater treatment at its ethylene cracker facility
Dow Water & Process Solutions is planning to demonstrate a new treatment solution for petrochemical wastewater at its site in Tarragona, Spain, from next year.
“We are figuring out how to manage a portfolio of water resources” Jeff Mosher, WE&RF
The new head of research at the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation, US, outlines a vision for research to support integrated water resource management.
Air Force says toxic chemicals were released into city’s sewer system
About 150,000 gallons of water containing PFC compounds made its way into the sewer system of the adjacent city of Colorado Springs.
Xylem secures contract with Beaver County, Penn., for water filtration technology
Xylem’s filtration technology to provide additional drinking water for communities in Western Pennsylvania.
Newport News selects Innovyze smart network modeling for sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure management
The software portfolio equips the City with the most comprehensive ArcGIS-centric (Esri, Redlands, CA) solution for managing and optimizing its sanitary sewer and stormwater systems.
Victoria desalination project stake sold off to AMP Capital
A 5.2% stake in the controversial Victorian Desalination Project has been sold off by Pacific Partnerships to AMP Capital…