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AirTrunk partners with Pekat Solar for JHB1 solar project
Artificial Intelligence

AirTrunk partners with Pekat Solar for JHB1 solar project

AirTrunk has partnered with Pekat Solar to install a 1 MW rooftop solar system at its Johor Bahru data centre, advancing its Net Zero by 2030 goal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre

Equinix is set to invest USD $260 million in its sixth data centre, SG6, in Singapore, boosting local capacity while promoting sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost
Digital Transformation

MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost

MMS Group Indonesia is set to digitally transform its workforce by implementing Workday Human Capital Management, aiming to double its team in the coming year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
Artificial Intelligence

Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software

Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain

Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Gartner warns of AI data centre power shortages by 2027
Edge Computing

Gartner warns of AI data centre power shortages by 2027

Gartner warns that 40% of AI data centres could face power shortages by 2027, jeopardising growth and sustainability in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian farmers to save 10% on fertiliser with new tech
Supply Chain

Australian farmers to save 10% on fertiliser with new tech

Thanks to PlasmaLeap's new green technology, Australian farmers could see a 10% cut in fertiliser costs, potentially saving AUD $400 million annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
EduTech

UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption
Cartech

NSW launches pole-mounted chargers to boost EV adoption

An initiative by PLUS ES and AGL is set to enhance electric vehicle charging across New South Wales, launching 39 chargers in Sydney's inner west.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
SA Power & Schneider Electric trial SF6-free technology
Power / Energy

SA Power & Schneider Electric trial SF6-free technology

Schneider Electric and SA Power Networks are extending their partnership to trial SF6-free technology, aiming for a greener energy distribution in South Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Equinix partners with CleanMax for renewable power in India
Hyperscale

Equinix partners with CleanMax for renewable power in India

Equinix has signed its first power purchase agreement in India with CleanMax, launching a 33 MW renewable energy project to support its data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Data Analytics

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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
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
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