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Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users

Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future
Supply Chain

Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future

Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.

By Yelena Galstian • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Intium appoints Babu Kumar as General Manager of Engineering
Clean technologies

Intium appoints Babu Kumar as General Manager of Engineering

Intium has appointed Babu Kumar as General Manager of Engineering and Delivery, aiming to boost its energy solutions team with his 27 years of expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024
Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system
Power / Energy

Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system

Aspen Technology has unveiled its new Microgrid Management System, designed to help industries with high power needs enhance efficiency and meet net-zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Global Stories

Renewable energy stories

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
Unified Communications

Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Energy-efficient technologies boost PMIC market growth
Supply Chain

Energy-efficient technologies boost PMIC market growth

The PMIC market is surging, driven by rising demand for energy efficiency in electronics, electric vehicles, and the expansion of 5G and IoT technologies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024
Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030
Hyperscale

Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030

Investment in Australian data centre capacity is projected to surpass AUD $26 billion by 2030, driven by soaring demand for digital services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Firewalls

US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
EDGNEX to build 40MW data centre in Madrid by 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

EDGNEX to build 40MW data centre in Madrid by 2026

EDGNEX Data Centers, part of DAMAC Group, is investing EUR 400 million in a new 40MW data centre in Madrid to meet rising global demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs
Supply Chain

AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs

Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga
Digital Transformation

Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga

Delska has celebrated a key milestone in its Riga data centre project, a GBP £30 million investment aiming for Tier III certification and renewable energy use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study
Clean technologies

Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study

A study by Solar Together reveals that widespread misconceptions about solar energy are obstructing its adoption in UK homes, despite significant savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture
Hyperscale

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% stake in AQ Compute, aiming to bolster its sustainable data centre operations across Europe amid rising data demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?
EduTech

AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?

New Zealand stands at a pivotal moment to harness AI's potential, which could add USD $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost
Supply Chain

FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost

FedEx's latest economic impact report reveals a USD $1.7 billion boost to the Asia-Pacific economy in FY 2024, enhancing regional commerce and connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland
Hyperscale

Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024