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What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
Partner Programmes

What CFOs need to know about smarter building management

CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

By Karl Mahoney • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies
DataCentre infrastructure

AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies

AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
Hyperscale

Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand

AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
How artificial intelligence will further evolve in 2025
Data centers

How artificial intelligence will further evolve in 2025

AI's rapid rise in 2025 is revolutionising cybersecurity, driving energy demand, and prompting stricter regulations amid growing privacy concerns worldwide.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Businesses urged to adopt sustainable cloud strategies for future
Power / Energy

Businesses urged to adopt sustainable cloud strategies for future

Demand for cloud computing raises energy and sustainability concerns; Node4 and Carbon Neutral Group advise businesses on greener, cost-effective data centre strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
How iTRACS DCIM optimizes efficiency in data centers
Hyperscale

How iTRACS DCIM optimizes efficiency in data centers

iTRACS DCIM enhances data centre efficiency by optimising energy use and operational processes, supporting sustainability and compliance goals effectively.

By Josh Hemmy • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
Storage

Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Storage

Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals

Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
LG unveils new cooling solutions at Data Center World 2025
Power / Energy

LG unveils new cooling solutions at Data Center World 2025

LG Electronics has unveiled cutting-edge cooling solutions for AI data centres at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., showcasing innovative energy-efficient technologies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets
Power / Energy

Socomec unveils DELPHYS XM UPS for UK & Ireland markets

Socomec has launched the DELPHYS XM UPS system for data centres in the UK and Ireland, offering advanced efficiency and space-saving features for critical infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost
Power / Energy

Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost

Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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Data centres face pressure to improve energy & sustainability
Data centers

Data centres face pressure to improve energy & sustainability

Rising cloud computing demand prompts businesses to adopt sustainable data centre practices, reducing energy use and carbon footprints with Node4's green strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia
Power / Energy

Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia

Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores
Digital Transformation

H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores

H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell's cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
Digital Transformation

UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener

Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Intellihub & ENGIE boost EV charging in Australia
Cartech

Intellihub & ENGIE boost EV charging in Australia

Intellihub and ENGIE have announced major agreements to enhance electric vehicle charging across Australia, expanding public access with over 200 new sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025