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Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals
Supply Chain

Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals

A new Capgemini report reveals that 70% of Australian businesses are driven by regulation to advance sustainability despite geopolitical hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Informatica teams with HowGood to boost food ESG performance
Mobile Device Management

Informatica teams with HowGood to boost food ESG performance

Informatica partners with HowGood to empower food suppliers with AI-driven sustainability insights, addressing rising consumer ethical demands and regulatory pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Felix mobile battles eco-friendly cost myths, expands into Coles
Clean technologies

Felix mobile battles eco-friendly cost myths, expands into Coles

Felix mobile counters the belief of 88% of Australians that sustainable choices are pricier by expanding into Coles supermarkets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Biodiversity stories

Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Artificial Intelligence

Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
A digital revolution in animal conservation
Health Technologies

A digital revolution in animal conservation

United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.

By Gavin Bruce • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
NTT Group & ClimateForce collaborate on world's first Smart Rainforest
Data Analytics

NTT Group & ClimateForce collaborate on world's first Smart Rainforest

NTT Group and ClimateForce collaborate to create the world's first Smart Rainforest, using AI and data analytics to restore Australia's damaged Daintree Rainforest.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
NTT Group & ClimateForce develop world's first smart rainforest
Data Analytics

NTT Group & ClimateForce develop world's first smart rainforest

In a novel move towards environmental sustainability, NTT Group collaborates with ClimateForce to regenerate Australia's Daintree Rainforest, creating the world's first 'Smart Rainforest'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
CyrusOne begins construction of fifth Frankfurt data centre in Hanau
Clean technologies

CyrusOne begins construction of fifth Frankfurt data centre in Hanau

CyrusOne builds fifth data centre in Frankfurt, marking expansion in Europe's data capital and rejuvenating Hanau's industrial site.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Google AU and QUT identify threatened Aussie bird songs
Artificial Intelligence

Google AU and QUT identify threatened Aussie bird songs

Google Australia and QUT advance biodiversity monitoring, implementing AI-detecting the sounds and songs of wildlife.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Biodiversity stories

Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme
Generative AI

Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme

Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre
Digital Transformation

Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre

Google breaks ground on its first Malaysian data centre with a USD $2 billion investment, boosting cloud and AI capabilities, creating 26,500 jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Yondr Group gains approval for new data centre in Slough
Clean technologies

Yondr Group gains approval for new data centre in Slough

Yondr Group wins approval for a third data centre on its London campus in Slough. It aims for a 100+MW capacity and eco-friendly features.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation
Power / Energy

Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation

Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
EduTech

£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt

AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024