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TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation
Digital Transformation

TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation

TCS partners with the Council of Europe Development Bank to automate reconciliation using AI, enhancing efficiency and transparency in European operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?
Power / Energy

Do email signatures really hurt the planet and cost people their lives?

A recent study claiming email signatures harm the environment is challenged for outdated data and flawed methods, urging focus on real digital communication impacts.

By Jan Moravec • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth
Data Analytics

Supply chain leaders invest in AI & tech for resilience, growth

Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
Cartech

Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy

Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint
Artificial Intelligence

Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint

Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Clean technologies

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system

Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025

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Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth
Clean technologies

Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth

Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board as Non-Executive Director, aiming to boost fintech growth and support regional and climate-focused innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Video conferencing helps Australian firms slash travel costs
Unified Communications

Video conferencing helps Australian firms slash travel costs

Australian firms are cutting travel costs by up to 60% as video conferencing gains ground, boosting productivity and reducing carbon footprints significantly.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
EduTech

Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues

Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption
Network Infrastructure

Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption

Australian businesses see high connectivity costs as a key barrier to 5G adoption, limiting innovation, productivity, and sustainability efforts nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Southeast Asia startups shine at AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia startups shine at AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore

At AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore, 18 startups showcased AI, Web3 and deep tech innovations, highlighting Southeast Asia's rising influence in tech innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
Agricultural Technology

DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia

DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Siemens & partners launch modular edge data centre solution
Disaster Recovery

Siemens & partners launch modular edge data centre solution

Siemens, Cadolto, and Legrand have launched modular edge data centres offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions with rapid deployment and flexible financing options.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
Risk & Compliance

Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting

Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Three trends shaping today's energy sector
Cartech

Three trends shaping today's energy sector

Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.

By Rolf Bienert • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight
Cartech

Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight

Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025