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Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets
Power / Energy

Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets

Socomec has launched the DELPHYS XM UPS system for data centres in the UK and Ireland, offering advanced efficiency and space-saving features for critical infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost
Power / Energy

Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost

Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
How banks can support mortgage customers to reduce their carbon emissions
Customer Experience

How banks can support mortgage customers to reduce their carbon emissions

In a bid to combat rising carbon emissions, banks are urged to utilise their data and influence to help mortgage customers implement sustainable home upgrades.

By Brian Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Exclusive: Seagate's Jeff Park on AI, data growth, and the future of storage
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Seagate's Jeff Park on AI, data growth, and the future of storage

Seagate's Jeff Park warns that AI-driven data demands will double by 2028, challenging firms to rethink storage solutions amid escalating needs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?
Partner Programmes

What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.

By Kirsten Chapman • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Digital Entertainment

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
Partner Programmes

Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards
Digital Signage

PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards

PPDS has clinched a special commendation at the TUI Sustainability Impact Awards 2025, recognising its innovative approach to sustainability in technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Unified Communications

Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand

Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears
Hyperscale

Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears

A survey from Alibaba Cloud reveals that while 84% of Singaporean businesses see digital tech as key to sustainability, 86% worry about its energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
Marketing Technologies

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving
Unified Communications

Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025