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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Siemens' PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
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Driving the future of Australia's fleet management in 2026 and beyond

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI, safety tech and sustainability are set to reshape Australia's fleets by 2026, as managers race to integrate data and retain drivers.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.
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Solera drives AI, sustainability & women's leadership in APAC

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Solera advances AI claims technology, sustainability, and women's leadership initiatives to boost collaboration and growth across the Asia-Pacific insurance sector.
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Blue Yonder enhances supply chain planning with AI & real-time data

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Blue Yonder upgrades its supply chain planning with AI and real-time data, boosting accuracy, collaboration and sustainability for businesses amid market ups and downs.
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Jemena boosts site security with Genetec platform rollout across Australia

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Jemena has upgraded security at nearly 50 Australian sites with Genetec's unified platform, enhancing remote monitoring and compliance across critical infrastructure.
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Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
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VIOOH sets new low for emissions in programmatic DOOH ads

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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VIOOH's programmatic digital out of home ads emit just 0.041g CO2e per impression, setting a new low and outperforming other programmatic channels.
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Edge AI, security & RISC-V to redefine IoT chips by 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, IoT chips will prioritise edge AI, RISC-V architectures, security, and sustainability, reshaping the semiconductor market and supply chains globally.
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Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australia's waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.
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Willow named finalist for Microsoft education award for AI use

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Willow is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Education Partner of the Year Award, recognised for using AI to optimise campus operations and sustainability.
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AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.
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DE-CIX predicts AI revolution in finance, healthcare & industry by 2026

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.
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Fastly unveils emissions dashboard for ANZ firms' compliance

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help Australian and New Zealand firms comply with mandatory supply chain emissions reporting regulations.
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Geotab joins Australian Logistics Council to advance smart supply chains

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Geotab joins the Australian Logistics Council as a Core Member to drive data-led innovation, safety, and sustainability in Australia's freight and logistics sectors.
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Five steps to achieving corporate environmental sustainability

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Companies are embedding sustainability into daily operations with AI tools, smart offsets and data-driven steps to cut carbon emissions faster.
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NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.