Energy consumption stories

Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.

A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

Phoenix Controls has unveiled its Critical Spaces Control Platform to enhance safety and efficiency in critical environments like hospitals and labs.

Melton Hospital in Melbourne partners with Honeywell to enhance energy efficiency through a 25-year building automation agreement, supporting Victoria's net zero goals.

GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.

Pure Storage has partnered with Kioxia to create an advanced data storage platform for hyperscale data centres, enhancing efficiency and performance.

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

StorONE and Phison have launched a groundbreaking storage solution capable of achieving 1 million IOPS with just four drives, enhancing performance and security.

Vertiv forecasts data centre trends for 2025, highlighting AI's role in high-density computing, sustainability challenges, and evolving cybersecurity needs.

Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.

Iceotope unveils KUL AI, an innovative 8-GPU server promising up to 40% energy savings, designed for demanding AI applications and enhancing sustainability.

Fujitsu has unveiled new AI computing broker middleware to enhance GPU utilisation and tackle global shortages, promising boosts in computational efficiency.

ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.

A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.

As the world shifts from coal, pumped hydro emerges as a key player for large-scale energy storage, needing innovation and government support to thrive.

Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.

A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

UK local authorities are prioritising sustainability and cloud technology, with 96% increasing cloud use. Cost and skill shortages pose significant challenges.

Samsung research shows 52% of Australians plan digital refreshes this year, with many keen on upgrading devices, but sustainable disposal knowledge remains low.