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TeamViewer predicts emotionally aware enterprise AI

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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TeamViewer predicts 2026 enterprise AI will hinge on governance, energy limits and emotionally aware agents reshaping workplace roles.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
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AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.
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Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.
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Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.
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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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Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Logitech launches the Alto Keys K98M mechanical keyboard in Australia, targeting rising demand for customisable, stylish productivity tools with AI features.
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AWS launches Trn3 UltraServers to boost AI speed & cut costs

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AWS has launched EC2 Trn3 UltraServers with new Trainium3 chips, boosting AI training speed by 4.4 times while cutting energy use and costs sharply.
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AI & digital tools reshape how Australians choose & give gifts

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Nearly half of Australians now use AI-powered tools to personalise gifts, with younger shoppers leading the shift towards smart, tailored gifting and digital eGifts.
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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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Vertiv & Caterpillar partner to boost AI data centre power & cooling

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Vertiv partners with Caterpillar to provide integrated power and cooling solutions for AI data centres, enhancing energy efficiency and cutting grid reliance.
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Epson highlights emission cuts, waste reduction & new partnerships

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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sustainability
Epson Australia commits to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reports a 29% drop in operational waste in its latest Sustainability Impact Report.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One BHE for AI & data security

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One BHE, an all-flash NVMe storage solution offering high performance, robust security, and scalable AI data management for enterprises.
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Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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renewable energy
New climate reporting standards spotlight IT emissions, pressuring firms to track every device's carbon impact for accurate sustainability disclosures.
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Australian firms gain new tool for climate reporting compliance

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Workiva and Climate & Decisions launch Data to Disclose in a Box, aiding Australian firms to comply with new mandatory climate reporting under ASRS from 2025.
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From storage to strategy: Building AI business cases that deliver enterprise-wide impact

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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AI boosts productivity but drives up costs and energy use; firms must adopt integrated strategies to ensure sustainable, profitable AI adoption.
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Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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A study reveals mobile access control reduces environmental impact by over 75% compared to PVC cards, boosting sustainability in security solutions.
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Harnessing the power of ICT to propel your enterprise forward: Five key trends you need to be across in 2026

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Five key ICT trends for 2026-agentic AI, cybersecurity, edge computing, connectivity, and sustainability-will shape how businesses thrive amid uncertainty.
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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.