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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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What CFOs need to know about smarter building management

Wed, 14th May 2025
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CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.
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Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

Mon, 12th May 2025
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The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.
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AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies

Wed, 7th May 2025
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AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand

Wed, 7th May 2025
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AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
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Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
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How artificial intelligence will further evolve in 2025

Mon, 5th May 2025
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AI's rapid rise in 2025 is revolutionising cybersecurity, driving energy demand, and prompting stricter regulations amid growing privacy concerns worldwide.
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Businesses urged to adopt sustainable cloud strategies for future

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Demand for cloud computing raises energy and sustainability concerns; Node4 and Carbon Neutral Group advise businesses on greener, cost-effective data centre strategies.
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How iTRACS DCIM optimizes efficiency in data centers

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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iTRACS DCIM enhances data centre efficiency by optimising energy use and operational processes, supporting sustainability and compliance goals effectively.
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Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
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Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
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LG unveils new cooling solutions at Data Center World 2025

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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LG Electronics has unveiled cutting-edge cooling solutions for AI data centres at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., showcasing innovative energy-efficient technologies.
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Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.
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How banks can support mortgage customers to reduce their carbon emissions

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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In a bid to combat rising carbon emissions, banks are urged to utilise their data and influence to help mortgage customers implement sustainable home upgrades.
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Exclusive: Seagate's Jeff Park on AI, data growth, and the future of storage

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Seagate's Jeff Park warns that AI-driven data demands will double by 2028, challenging firms to rethink storage solutions amid escalating needs.
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AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.
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TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
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Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Phoenix Controls has unveiled its Critical Spaces Control Platform to enhance safety and efficiency in critical environments like hospitals and labs.