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Midea Debuts Full-Stack AIDC Cooling at DCWA 2026 to Power APAC AI Infrastructure
Data centers

Midea Debuts Full-Stack AIDC Cooling at DCWA 2026 to Power APAC AI Infrastructure

Rising AI server densities are forcing Asia-Pacific data centre operators to rethink cooling as water use and power demand tighten.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • 3 days ago

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Zyxel launches XS1935 10G switches for small firms
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches XS1935 10G switches for small firms

Small businesses facing slower backups and camera feeds can add 10G capacity and PoE++ power without replacing their entire network.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Data Analytics

The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027

Connected coolers are becoming a source of live market data, helping brands cut costs, improve safety and boost compliance across fleets.

By Adam McElroy • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings
Data centers

New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings

The software group says tighter AI oversight and cloud controls cut costs, as regulators and customers demand more accountability from tech suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Robotics

Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs

Autonomous agents, soaring AI bills and new governance demands could strain public services and reshape how firms manage costs, jobs and power use.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 5 days ago
AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
Edge Computing

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output
Semiconductors

Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output

Utilities and cloud operators could squeeze more AI work from fixed power budgets as Nvidia's DSX software lifts throughput and cuts demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Data centers

Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target

Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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How drawing on the power of telematics can help your organisation enhance its ESG performance and reporting in FY2027
Data Analytics

How drawing on the power of telematics can help your organisation enhance its ESG performance and reporting in FY2027

Granular fleet data could give Australian businesses better ESG reporting, while helping cut emissions, accidents and worker stress.

By Dan Winson • 3 min read • 5 days ago
A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job
Manufacturing

A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job

Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.

By Troy Burgess • 4 min read • 5 days ago
University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all
Data Protection

University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all

Students and staff will gain free access as the university pairs the rollout with AUD $1 million for research into AI's environmental impact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms face climate revenue hit, Capgemini finds
Manufacturing

UK firms face climate revenue hit, Capgemini finds

Most UK businesses are feeling climate hits to sales, but only 5% have fully measured the financial damage, Capgemini says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund
IT Industry

Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund

Millions of unused phones and laptops could be redirected to people without kit as the telecoms group backs local reuse schemes until 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
UK public awareness of data centres rises, trust falls
Data centers

UK public awareness of data centres rises, trust falls

Trust in data centres is slipping as more Britons worry about their power use and environmental impact, a Telehouse survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AHI Carrier expands New Zealand operations with investment
Sustainability

AHI Carrier expands New Zealand operations with investment

Businesses and households should see more heating and cooling options as AHI Carrier pours funds into new branches, training and staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
University of Sydney gives campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access
Data Protection

University of Sydney gives campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access

The deal will give more than 70,000 students and staff institution-backed AI access, alongside safeguards and AUD $1 million for sustainability research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month