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Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media

Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities
Data Analytics

Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers
Unified Communications

Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn
Data Analytics

Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn

Supply chain failures now cost consumer brands over USD $12bn a year, driving complaints, lost business and a scramble to boost resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
Ransomware

AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
Unified Communications

NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs
Cartech

Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs

Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
FourNet wins Palatine award for social value impact
Digital Transformation

FourNet wins Palatine award for social value impact

Manchester's FourNet has scooped Palatine's inaugural Leadership in Social Value award after generating GBP £2,660,194 in social value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Australian firms deepen tech role in climate strategy
Digital Transformation

Australian firms deepen tech role in climate strategy

Australian IT teams are taking charge of climate goals, but data gaps and weak ROI metrics still limit real sustainability progress.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs
DataCentre infrastructure

Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs

Johnson Controls to spend S$60m expanding its Singapore Innovation Centre to develop AI-ready, energy-efficient cooling for data centres.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Agricultural Technology

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
Data Analytics

Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools

Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Precision Group unites IT & ESG for SGP+S Level 3
Security Operations Centres

Precision Group unites IT & ESG for SGP+S Level 3

Precision Group hits SGP+S Level 3, tying ISO 14001-aligned green reporting to a unified IT, ESG and data governance backbone.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint
Data Analytics

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint

Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.

By Dave Such • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom
Smart Home

Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom

Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025