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SA Power & Schneider Electric trial SF6-free technology
Power / Energy

SA Power & Schneider Electric trial SF6-free technology

Schneider Electric and SA Power Networks are extending their partnership to trial SF6-free technology, aiming for a greener energy distribution in South Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
Power / Energy

Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts

IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Data Analytics

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users

Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future
Supply Chain

Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future

Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.

By Yelena Galstian • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Renewable energy stories

Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
Data centers

Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Gartner warns of AI data centre power shortages by 2027
Edge Computing

Gartner warns of AI data centre power shortages by 2027

Gartner warns that 40% of AI data centres could face power shortages by 2027, jeopardising growth and sustainability in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality
DataCentre infrastructure

Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality

Blue Connections IT marks its second consecutive year of carbon neutrality, showcasing sustainable practices in partnership with Schneider Electric.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Renewable energy stories

Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $260 million in sixth Singapore centre

Equinix is set to invest USD $260 million in its sixth data centre, SG6, in Singapore, boosting local capacity while promoting sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Equinix partners with CleanMax for renewable power in India
Hyperscale

Equinix partners with CleanMax for renewable power in India

Equinix has signed its first power purchase agreement in India with CleanMax, launching a 33 MW renewable energy project to support its data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost
Digital Transformation

MMS Group Indonesia adopts Workday HCM for growth boost

MMS Group Indonesia is set to digitally transform its workforce by implementing Workday Human Capital Management, aiming to double its team in the coming year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga
Digital Transformation

Delska begins work on GBP £30m data centre in Riga

Delska has celebrated a key milestone in its Riga data centre project, a GBP £30 million investment aiming for Tier III certification and renewable energy use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study
Clean technologies

Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study

A study by Solar Together reveals that widespread misconceptions about solar energy are obstructing its adoption in UK homes, despite significant savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture
Hyperscale

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% stake in AQ Compute, aiming to bolster its sustainable data centre operations across Europe amid rising data demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?
EduTech

AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?

New Zealand stands at a pivotal moment to harness AI's potential, which could add USD $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024