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Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025
Physical Security

Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power
Marketing Technologies

The Future of Carbon Accounting: GHG Emissions Scopes in Mission-Critical Power

With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.

By Louis Liu • 11 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030
Hyperscale

New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
Network Infrastructure

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
New AI model enhances durability of construction materials
EduTech

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative
Clean technologies

Raising awareness on Circular Electronics Day initiative

Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort
Supply Chain

EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura
Generative AI

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Geospatial insights from DAS aid in bushfire management
Artificial Intelligence

Geospatial insights from DAS aid in bushfire management

DAS is leveraging geospatial data to assist fire services in Australia, enhancing fire risk management during bushfire season with crop intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector
Semiconductors

TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector

TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
Marketing Technologies

Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel

A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change
Fintech

Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change

The fintech industry is gearing up for major transformations in 2025, driven by sustainable finance and AI trends, say leaders from Bruc Bond and Stripe ANZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Cartech

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target

2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024