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Pearcey Foundation reveals Australia 4.0 blueprint for net zero transition
Digital Transformation

Pearcey Foundation reveals Australia 4.0 blueprint for net zero transition

The Pearcey Foundation has launched a comprehensive plan highlighting the pathway and challenges for Australia's transition to a net zero economy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Norwegian firm Nscale pioneers sustainable GPU cloud with renewable energy
Power / Energy

Norwegian firm Nscale pioneers sustainable GPU cloud with renewable energy

As Norway's Nscale employs AMD's tech and renewable energy to offer high-performance, sustainable GPU cloud services, it aims to transform the face of accelerated computing globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Equinix unveils 2023 sustainability report, focus on ESG
Hyperscale

Equinix unveils 2023 sustainability report, focus on ESG

Equinix reveals its 2023 sustainability report, detailing ESG achievements and reiterating its goal for 100% renewable energy by 2030 amid heightened global data needs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
Power / Energy

FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040

FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy
Power / Energy

Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy

Seagate Technology charts its course towards 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality by 2040, illustrating significant strides in ethical and inclusive data storage in annual ESG report.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report
Power / Energy

Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report

Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Anna Kristn Plsdttir named atNorth's Chief Development Officer
Power / Energy

Anna Kristn Plsdttir named atNorth's Chief Development Officer

Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir joins Icelandic tech giant atNorth as Chief Development Officer, leveraging her expertise in innovation and portfolio management to lead data centre expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040
Power / Energy

Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040

Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector
Unified Communications

Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector

Databricks launches the Data Intelligence Platform for Energy, enabling a unified approach to analytics using open lakehouse technology, and championing energy transitions with AI and predictive capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024
Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
NTT DATA to boost Berlin presence with third data centre campus
Power / Energy

NTT DATA to boost Berlin presence with third data centre campus

NTT DATA set to boost operational presence in Berlin with third data centre campus, part of global expansion drive valued at $10bn across key markets from 2023-27.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Power / Energy

AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks

AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Hyperscale

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
AirTrunk & CLP Power partner for largest green energy project in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

AirTrunk & CLP Power partner for largest green energy project in Hong Kong

AirTrunk partners with CLP Power Hong Kong to instigate the city's largest site-specific renewable energy certification (REC) procurement, supporting Microsoft's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Power / Energy

Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy

Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
EduTech

Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site

Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
atNorth expands partnership with Advania at Iceland's ICE03 site
Hyperscale

atNorth expands partnership with Advania at Iceland's ICE03 site

Nordic computing operator atNorth expand their partnership with IT services company Advania, enhancing digital data security and performance via their cutting-edge ICE03 site in Iceland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024