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StarHub earns first CDP ‘A’ for climate risk strategy

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StarHub secures its first CDP ‘A’ climate rating, as energy, renewables and supply chain reforms sharpen its decarbonisation strategy.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

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NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
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Australian firms deepen tech role in climate strategy

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Australian IT teams are taking charge of climate goals, but data gaps and weak ROI metrics still limit real sustainability progress.
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Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings

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Willow and BNP Paribas Real Estate link AI with digital twins to turn European buildings into conversational, data-driven assets.
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Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media

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Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.
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Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

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Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend

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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.
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Sustainability drives UK firms’ tech choices & vendor selection

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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New research reveals 67% of UK firms demand sustainability credentials from tech vendors, reflecting ESG’s crucial role in business growth and strategy.
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Brightsolid, Quantico lead on transparent data centre emissions

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Brightsolid teams with Quantico Solutions to offer customers detailed carbon footprint data from Scottish data centres, boosting transparency and sustainability.
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Asanti, Sumillion & Northamber partner for greener UK IT

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Asanti Data Centres partners with Sumillion and Northamber to offer greener, sustainable IT infrastructure solutions across the UK, supporting ESG goals.
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Check Point Software earns spot on TIME’s best companies list

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.
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HP & Datacom unveil AI-powered platform for smarter IT management

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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HP and Datacom launch Datacom Insights, an AI-powered platform offering real-time IT device monitoring to aid hybrid work management and boost sustainability.
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ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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ChargePoint launches Flex Plus charger in Europe to help company fleets cut costs and simplify home EV charging with real-time load management and driver reimbursement.
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Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.
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Wolters Kluwer unveils VitalLaw dashboard for ESG compliance

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Wolters Kluwer launches a Global ESG Legal Compliance dashboard on VitalLaw, aiding legal professionals with ESG regulatory updates and expert analysis worldwide.
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Data centre evolutionary shifts

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.
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Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.