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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability
Hyperscale

Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness
Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Genome sequencing breakthrough promises to cut vineyard sprays by 80%
Clean technologies

Genome sequencing breakthrough promises to cut vineyard sprays by 80%

New genome sequencing tech could slash vineyard chemical sprays by 80%, boosting sustainability and saving millions amid rising disease threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate
EduTech

Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap
Hyperscale

New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap

New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050
Hyperscale

Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
LG accelerates emissions cuts, recycling ahead of 2030 goals
Artificial Intelligence

LG accelerates emissions cuts, recycling ahead of 2030 goals

LG Electronics advances towards its 2030 sustainability goals, cutting emissions and boosting recycling, as detailed in its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

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Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research
EduTech

Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research

Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia's first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
ASRS in a Box launched to help firms meet climate rules
Generative AI

ASRS in a Box launched to help firms meet climate rules

Climate & Decisions and Unravel Carbon launch ASRS in a Box, aiding Australian firms with AI-driven tools to meet mandatory climate reporting under new ASRS rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets
Supply Chain

Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets

Zyxel has secured SBTi approval for its science-based carbon targets, aiming for a 42% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia
Clean technologies

Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia

An Australian project combines Indigenous knowledge with eDNA technology to empower local communities in climate-resilient biodiversity monitoring and conservation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Australia's EV growth hampered by slow infrastructure rollout
Cartech

Australia's EV growth hampered by slow infrastructure rollout

Australia's slow rollout of EV infrastructure, especially in apartments and regional areas, is curbing electric vehicle growth despite rising sales in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage

Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector
Agricultural Technology

Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector

Lincoln University's genomic study aims to cut chemical use in New Zealand vineyards by up to 80%, boosting sustainable wine production and reducing costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Call for greater financial power for CSOs amid policy shifts
Risk & Compliance

Call for greater financial power for CSOs amid policy shifts

Sustainability expert Scott Lane urges firms to grant Chief Sustainability Officers greater financial power amid global green energy policy cuts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
Fintech

ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs

ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025