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AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk

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AI's insatiable power demands risk a global energy crunch, forcing business and governments to reinvent how data centres go green.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
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The Circulate Initiative boosts leadership to tackle plastic waste

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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The Circulate Initiative appoints Matthew Fraser to lead research and programmes, boosting efforts to tackle plastic waste and promote circular economies.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
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Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.
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OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
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ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
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Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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Is the crypto bull run over?

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
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MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.
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Verkada secures $200m funding to enhance market presence

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.
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Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.
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Baya Systems adds industry leaders to board after funding

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Baya Systems has appointed semiconductor experts Manish Muthal and Siva Yerramilli to its Board of Directors following successful Series B funding.