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Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it
Power / Energy

Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it

Australia's waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.

By Craig Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up
Data Analytics

When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up

AI's surge demands data centres to be redesigned with liquid cooling, high-density power, and sustainability for scalable, efficient infrastructure across Europe.

By Darren Watkins • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Energy coalition aims to boost demand-side technology adoption
Digital twins

Energy coalition aims to boost demand-side technology adoption

Schneider Electric and Bloomberg launch Energy Technology Coalition to drive demand-side tech adoption amid rising global electricity use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
El Capitan remains world's fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race
DataCentre infrastructure

El Capitan remains world's fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race

El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030
Hyperscale

Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030

Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Firmus secures AUD $500m to expand AI infrastructure across Australia
Hyperscale

Firmus secures AUD $500m to expand AI infrastructure across Australia

Firmus has raised AUD $500 million to expand its AI infrastructure Project Southgate across Australia, boosting local manufacturing and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push
Digital Transformation

Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push

The global data centre power market is set to reach USD $50.51bn by 2030, driven by AI, telecoms growth, and strong sustainability goals worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition
Financial Systems

Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
IFS partners with Siemens & Boston Dynamics to power AI in industry
Robotics

IFS partners with Siemens & Boston Dynamics to power AI in industry

IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Phinergy & Rosendin to deliver zero-emission backup power
Hyperscale

Phinergy & Rosendin to deliver zero-emission backup power

Phinergy and Rosendin team up to deliver aluminium-air zero-emission backup power systems, targeting North American data centres seeking fossil-free alternatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow
Digital Transformation

The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow

AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.

By Daniele Viappiani • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Telehouse & Symphony partner to boost cloud & ASEAN connectivity
Digital Transformation

Telehouse & Symphony partner to boost cloud & ASEAN connectivity

Telehouse Thailand and Symphony partner to enhance cloud services and ASEAN connectivity with renewable-powered data centre in Bangkok.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Sustainability within the tech industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability within the tech industry

Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.

By Callum Lydon • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh
Hyperscale

Scotland to cut grid costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh

Scotland plans to slash electricity costs for AI data centres by GBP £24 per MWh, boosting competitiveness and green energy use without raising consumer bills.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Scotland poised for data centre boom driven by renewables
Hyperscale

Scotland poised for data centre boom driven by renewables

Scotland's rich renewable energy, land, and skilled workforce are set to spark a data centre boom, boosting the economy if planning frameworks align.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion
Cartech

EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion

Many UK EV owners miss out on savings and true green benefits due to confusing tariffs, with some paying up to GBP £372 extra annually for charging at peak times.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Telehouse & SYMPHONY unite to boost Thailand's digital hub role
Digital Transformation

Telehouse & SYMPHONY unite to boost Thailand's digital hub role

Telehouse Thailand and SYMPHONY form a strategic alliance to enhance cloud services and connectivity, boosting Thailand's role as a leading digital hub in ASEAN.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025