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Australia’s waste system is stuck in first gear. Here’s how to fix it

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Australia’s waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.
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Firmus secures AUD $500m to expand AI infrastructure across Australia

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Firmus has raised AUD $500 million to expand its AI infrastructure Project Southgate across Australia, boosting local manufacturing and jobs.
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Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push

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The global data centre power market is set to reach USD $50.51bn by 2030, driven by AI, telecoms growth, and strong sustainability goals worldwide.
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Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

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Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.
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Scotland poised for data centre boom driven by renewables

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Scotland’s rich renewable energy, land, and skilled workforce are set to spark a data centre boom, boosting the economy if planning frameworks align.
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IFS partners with Siemens & Boston Dynamics to power AI in industry

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IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.
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EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion

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Many UK EV owners miss out on savings and true green benefits due to confusing tariffs, with some paying up to GBP £372 extra annually for charging at peak times.
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Telehouse & SYMPHONY unite to boost Thailand’s digital hub role

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Telehouse Thailand and SYMPHONY form a strategic alliance to enhance cloud services and connectivity, boosting Thailand’s role as a leading digital hub in ASEAN.
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Why Australia’s AI ambitions depend on smarter networks

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Australia's AI growth is threatened by soaring data centre energy use, risking grid strain and emissions targets unless smarter networks are adopted.
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Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout

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Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.
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Schneider Electric unveils advanced liquid cooling for NZ data centres

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Schneider Electric launches advanced liquid cooling solutions in New Zealand to meet rising AI data centre demands while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny

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New climate reporting standards spotlight IT emissions, pressuring firms to track every device's carbon impact for accurate sustainability disclosures.
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ZutaCore & EGIL Wings launch 15MW AI Vault for green data centres

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ZutaCore and EGIL Wings launch a 15MW AI Vault using waterless cooling and renewable energy for eco-friendly, high-density data centres worldwide.
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Data centre UPS market to reach USD $12.47 billion by 2030

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The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.
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NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost global smart grid services

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Australian IoT firm NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot to enhance smart grid monitoring across global electricity networks using AI and LoRaWAN technology.
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Australian IT firms win top Asia Pacific innovation awards

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Australian IT firms Precision IT, ASI and Fuse Technology have won top Asia Pacific awards for growth, sustainability and digital innovation at Ingram Micro's 2025 summit.
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Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency

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Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica’s cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.
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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

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Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
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Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status

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Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

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Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.