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Intium appoints Babu Kumar as General Manager of Engineering

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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Intium has appointed Babu Kumar as General Manager of Engineering and Delivery, aiming to boost its energy solutions team with his 27 years of expertise.
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Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Investment in Australian data centre capacity is projected to surpass AUD $26 billion by 2030, driven by soaring demand for digital services.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Aspen Technology has unveiled its new Microgrid Management System, designed to help industries with high power needs enhance efficiency and meet net-zero goals.
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AI drives growth in global data centre construction costs

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.
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eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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A new report from IoT Analytics predicts that eSIM technology adoption in IoT will surge by 2025, despite current usage standing at just 33%.
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Want to replace coal? Awaken the giant that is Pumped Hydro with technology and the right support

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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As the world shifts from coal, pumped hydro emerges as a key player for large-scale energy storage, needing innovation and government support to thrive.
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Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.
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Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.
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CEO discussions shift focus to practical AI & renewable energy

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.
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Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.
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Versent to assist in navigating mandatory climate reporting

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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From January 2025, Australian businesses will face mandatory climate reporting. Versent is offering cloud-based solutions to help firms meet these new regulatory requirements.
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Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.
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Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.
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allegro energy raises AUD $17.5m in series A funding round

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Allegro Energy has secured AUD $17.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by The Grantham Foundation, to advance its water-based energy storage technology.
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
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Goodman Group's profit rises to AUD $2 billion despite losses

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Goodman Group posts a record operating profit of AUD $2,049 million for FY24, a 15% rise. Despite this, a statutory loss of AUD $98.9 million was recorded.
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CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.
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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.