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Western Digital completes Flash business separation move

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025

Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Physical Security

Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025

Western Digital is set to separate its Flash business by February 2025, as it focuses on enhancing its HDD technology amid rising data storage demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power

With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.

By Louis Liu • 11 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Hyperscale

New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Artificial Intelligence

Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI

The partnership aims to improve monsoon and extreme-weather forecasts, with researchers also targeting better ocean monitoring and climate projections.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025

Disaster Recovery

DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Higher education

Trump’s science spending cuts impact New Zealand. Expert reaction

New Zealand researchers warn the US funding freeze could disrupt ocean, Antarctic and health science, and strengthen anti-science politics.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Disaster Recovery

Climate change rules clarified this year

New disclosure and adaptation rules will force large firms to spell out climate risks, while greenwashing scrutiny and reporting relief evolve.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

University of Canterbury

Using building materials for carbon storage

Replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure could lock away 16.6 billion tonnes of CO2 a year, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Network Infrastructure

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

EduTech

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Clean technologies

Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative

Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Supply Chain

EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Power / Energy

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025