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Dell unveils new Pro Max AI PC & innovations for data centres

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Dell launches Pro Max AI PC, the world's first mobile workstation with enterprise-grade discrete NPU, supporting advanced on-device AI inferencing.
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Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

Mon, 12th May 2025
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The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.
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The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength

Fri, 9th May 2025
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America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.
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Blue Yonder expands supply chain platform with Pledge deal

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Blue Yonder has acquired UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies, enhancing its supply chain platform with accredited carbon emissions reporting for better sustainability management.
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LF Energy welcomes Hydro-Quebec as strategic member, sets new events

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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LF Energy welcomes Southern California Edison and Hydro-Quebec as members, scheduling 2025 summits to boost open source solutions in energy transition.
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Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
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Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.
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NVIDIA highlights innovative solutions for climate, environmental challenges

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA's GTC Sustainable Futures Showcase highlighted pioneering AI solutions to combat climate challenges, with firms aiming for greater sustainability and resilience.
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NVIDIA launches blueprint to revolutionise weather forecasts

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, aiming to revolutionise weather forecasting amid an escalating economic impact of USD $2 trillion from climate events.
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Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.
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IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.
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Pexapark acquires RenewaFi, enters US renewables market

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Pexapark has made its foray into the US market by acquiring RenewaFi, a Texas platform that enhances renewable energy pricing intelligence and efficiency.
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Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Western Digital completes Flash business separation move

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.
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DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.
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Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Western Digital is set to separate its Flash business by February 2025, as it focuses on enhancing its HDD technology amid rising data storage demands.
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The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.
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Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.
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New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.