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AMD touts EPYC rack throughput for agentic AI systems
DataCentre infrastructure

AMD touts EPYC rack throughput for agentic AI systems

AMD says data centre operators could fit more CPU work into a 100 kW rack as agentic AI systems strain orchestration and database layers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia
Edge Computing

AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia

Australia's grid faces earlier strain as AI-optimised servers are forecast to drive 37.7% growth in data centre electricity use in 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module
DataCentre infrastructure

Lotus Microsystems launches AI data centre power module

AI server operators could cut heat and power losses as Lotus Microsystems' module targets denser racks and faster load response.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Industrial IoT

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections

Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs
Virtualisation

Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs

The in-house platform is meant to lower AI inference bills by 20-30% and trim data-centre power use as Zoho tightens control over its stack.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
European data centres join EU energy planning push
Data centers

European data centres join EU energy planning push

Grid operators and energy groups will help shape data centre expansion as Europe braces for a surge in AI-linked power demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage
Data Protection

EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage

Public sector cloud buying could soon favour greener, EU-controlled systems as Brussels seeks to curb reliance on non-EU providers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • This month
Nvidia RTX Spark targets AI-first PCs in desktop push
Data Protection

Nvidia RTX Spark targets AI-first PCs in desktop push

The chip maker's desktop push could raise prices and force businesses to rethink upgrades around on-device AI, security and battery life.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals
Digital Transformation

UK tech bosses warn AI growth may hurt green goals

Rising demand for AI could strain power grids and leave sustainability targets slipping down boardroom agendas, UK tech leaders warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
MYOB launches Think Purple, Act Green sustainability plan
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB launches Think Purple, Act Green sustainability plan

The software maker's new framework is aimed at helping customers face tougher emissions reporting while cutting its own footprint by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

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Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Data Protection

Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada

Zoho unveils Nathu La, its first in-house server, deepening vertical integration from software to silicon in a global sovereignty push.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Zoho launches Nathu La server to boost tech sovereignty
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho launches Nathu La server to boost tech sovereignty

Lower power use and total cost of ownership are central to Zoho's new server, aimed at cutting AI inference costs and tightening data control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Oriole & AMD deploy pure photonic AI network in UK
Semiconductors

Oriole & AMD deploy pure photonic AI network in UK

The UK lab trial aims to slash AI power use and cut accelerator idle time as demand for inference strains data centre networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries
Clean technologies

Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries

Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding
Manufacturing

Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding

The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Centrica names Chameleon as smart meter display partner
Internet of Things

Centrica names Chameleon as smart meter display partner

More UK households could get real-time energy usage data as Centrica adds Chameleon to bolster smart meter rollout supply capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day
Data centers

Business leaders urge greener tech on World Environment Day

Climate resilience is becoming a business priority as tech firms warn of rising risks from AI data centres, e-waste and supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month