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SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

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SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.
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Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries

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Colt trims ERP switchover downtime to 6.5 hours as cloud overhaul unifies systems across 40 countries and supports sustainability goals.
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Legrand expands OCP data centre kit for AI workloads

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Legrand adds Open Compute Project rack, power and cooling gear as data centre operators brace for AI-driven density and heat demands.
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Veolia launches global data centre resource service

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Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
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RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial

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RUCKUS and Nokia test integrated Wi-Fi 7 and optical LAN platform for enterprises, promising lower power use and simpler building network management.
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Trust wins fourth EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating

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Trust earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold as stricter scoring keeps it among the top 5% of companies for sustainability.
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Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

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Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.
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Firmus wins USD $505 million AI infrastructure boost

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Firmus secures USD $505 million from Coatue and NVIDIA backers to expand energy-efficient AI factories across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
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Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices

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Google widens its open AI push with Gemma 4, adding models for phones to high-end GPUs and native audio, video and long-context support.
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Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

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Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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ZincFive named to TIME green tech list for third year

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ZincFive lands a third straight place on TIME's America's Top GreenTech Companies list as data centre demand boosts interest in safer backup batteries.
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Ferveret study says waterless cooling lifts AI efficiency

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Ferveret study with UCLA says waterless cooling boosts AI compute efficiency 15% and cuts training times while using no water.
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Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On

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Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.
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Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

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Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.
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APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord

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APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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AI surge strains data centres over power & capacity

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AI boom pushes UK data centres towards grid limits as operators warn of power, cooling and supply chain strains.
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Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision

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Dell revamps commercial PCs with slimmer designs, AI-ready chips and stronger IT controls, while reviving Precision for workstations.
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Vertiv & SUSE warn AI data centres face energy strain

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AI-ready data centres risk hitting an energy wall, Vertiv and SUSE warn, as Australia's hyperscale expansion strains power and cooling.