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Australian CIOs face an unprecedented challenge to cut data-based carbon emissions
Storage

Australian CIOs face an unprecedented challenge to cut data-based carbon emissions

Australian CIOs must tackle new legislation mandating detailed carbon emissions reporting, as data centres become major contributors to emissions.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
CEO discussions shift focus to practical AI & renewable energy
Digital twins

CEO discussions shift focus to practical AI & renewable energy

In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals
Internet of Things

Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals

A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
TRST01 revamps sustainability with blockchain technology
Blockchain

TRST01 revamps sustainability with blockchain technology

TRST01 is revolutionising sustainability with blockchain tech, enhancing transparency, ESG reporting, and carbon management for global supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Virtualisation

Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Hitachi Vantara earns ENERGY STAR certification for storage solutions
Storage

Hitachi Vantara earns ENERGY STAR certification for storage solutions

Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One Block storage appliance has earned ENERGY STAR certification, leading the way in efficient energy use and performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC
Smart Cities

Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC

Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to eCommerce and electric vehicles.

By David Brown • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

Ofload launches AI platform to cut freight emissions
Supply Chain

Ofload launches AI platform to cut freight emissions

Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-driven platform to optimise carbon emissions across Australia's freight networks, partnering with Remedy Drinks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Ofload unveils DataVerse to optimise freight emissions
Supply Chain

Ofload unveils DataVerse to optimise freight emissions

Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-powered platform aimed at optimising carbon emissions and freight performance across Australia's logistics networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals
Supply Chain

Study reveals tech & regulation drive sustainability goals

A new Capgemini report reveals that 70% of Australian businesses are driven by regulation to advance sustainability despite geopolitical hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre
Digital Transformation

Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre

Google breaks ground on its first Malaysian data centre with a USD $2 billion investment, boosting cloud and AI capabilities, creating 26,500 jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency
Marketing Technologies

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency

A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Versent to assist in navigating mandatory climate reporting
Power / Energy

Versent to assist in navigating mandatory climate reporting

From January 2025, Australian businesses will face mandatory climate reporting. Versent is offering cloud-based solutions to help firms meet these new regulatory requirements.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Fashion retailers face return cost & sustainability pressures
Supply Chain

Fashion retailers face return cost & sustainability pressures

More than half of top online fashion retailers aren't offering free returns, tackling high costs and 'serial returners' issues, reports Which?.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
STT GDC strengthens sustainability-linked financing framework
Hyperscale

STT GDC strengthens sustainability-linked financing framework

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres enhances its Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, targeting carbon-neutral operations by 2030 with rigorous new benchmarks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration
Partner Programmes

AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration

AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024