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NVIDIA launches Earth-2 platform to tackle climate change impacts
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NVIDIA launches Earth-2, a climate digital twin cloud platform, addressing $140bn worth of weather-related economic damage with AI-backed high-resolution simulations and timely data updates.
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Felix mobile battles eco-friendly cost myths, expands into Coles
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Felix mobile counters the belief of 88% of Australians that sustainable choices are pricier by expanding into Coles supermarkets.
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Utimaco aids UN's climate resilience in 'Early Warnings for All' Initiative
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IT security lead Utimaco collaborates with the UN's 'Early Warnings for All' initiative to augment climate resilience, utilising its expertise in mobile alert systems.
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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
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climate change
The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
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climate change
AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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Dirty Looks pioneers eco-friendly film rendering with Deep Green
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For the first time in the UK, post-production company Dirty Looks uses Deep Green's innovative heat-reuse technology for eco-friendly film rendering, paving the way towards sustainability.
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CAST donates revenue portion to Clean Air Task Force for sustainability efforts
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sustainability
In a boost for green tech, software company CAST donates to Clean Air Task Force as part of their sustainability pledge to divert 10% of their Green Software Insights revenue towards eco-focused charities.
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Equinix launches Australia's largest data centre solar system
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Global digital infrastructure firm Equinix has unveiled an extensive 1MW rooftop solar system, one of Australia's largest data centre solar deployments, in Melbourne.
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Nokia & Orange develop 'extreme deep sleep' energy-saving tech
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Nokia and Orange have partnered to create an advanced power-saving technology called 'extreme deep sleep', capable of reportedly reducing mobile network energy consumption by a factor of eight.
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CBA pilots emissions tracking program with Ruminati for Australian farmers
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climate change
Ruminati and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia initiate a pilot programme to provide farmers in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales with data for tracking, modelling and reducing emissions.
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Australia's first gas & green hydrogen power station opens in NSW
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power / energy
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natural power solutions
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oil and gas
Australia's first dual-fuel power plant, capable of operating on natural gas and green hydrogen, has opened in New South Wales in a significant stride towards a sustainable energy future.
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AspenTech pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
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Aspen Technology pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, and aims for total net-zero by 2045 in a robust sustainability agenda.
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Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.
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EnOcean leads with sustainable IoT solutions for energy efficiency
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cloud services
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iot
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climate change
EnOcean, an innovator in energy harvesting and IoT solutions, is developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at office space optimisation, energy management and wellbeing to combat key global challenges.
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NetApp & Parikrma partner for third annual Innovations Conclave
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storage
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netapp
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climate change
NetApp and the Parikrma Humanity Foundation host the third edition of the Parikrma Innovations Conclave, a platform for youth to develop innovative climate solutions.
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Jennifer Anderson appointed as CIO of UK Infrastructure Bank
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climate change
Tech veteran Jennifer Anderson joins UK Infrastructure Bank as CIO, promising to leverage her two-decade experience for the bank's digital initiatives and sustainable economic growth.
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CarbonHQ bags AUD $600,000 pre-seed funding to streamline carbon projects
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Climate startup CarbonHQ raises AUD $600,000 in pre-seed funding to boost transparency in volatile carbon market and expedite Carbon credits projects.
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NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.
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Synspective's satellite data to aid Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan in disaster mitigation
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Japanese firm Synspective partners with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for disaster management, utilising SAR satellite data to predict and mitigate natural catastrophes.
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Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.
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Investment bank predicts 2024’s most influential climate tech trends
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.
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AiDash secures $50m for AI & satellite climate solution growth
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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satellite
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climate change
AiDash, a satellite-first software solution provider for multiple industries, raises $50m in a bid to expand operations and boost combating climate-related threats.
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Johnson Controls unveils next-gen industrial heat pumps YMAE & YCPB
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Johnson Controls, a global expert in sustainable buildings, bolsters its heating industry stature with two next-gen industrial heat pumps, aligning with the EU's transition away from boilers and fossil energy.
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NTT Group & ClimateForce collaborate on world's first Smart Rainforest
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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NTT Group and ClimateForce collaborate to create the world's first Smart Rainforest, using AI and data analytics to restore Australia's damaged Daintree Rainforest.