Energy consumption stories

AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
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digital marketing
Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?
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cleantech
As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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cleantech
The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.

Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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power / energy
Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.

Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Phoenix Controls has unveiled its Critical Spaces Control Platform to enhance safety and efficiency in critical environments like hospitals and labs.

Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Melton Hospital in Melbourne partners with Honeywell to enhance energy efficiency through a 25-year building automation agreement, supporting Victoria's net zero goals.

GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.

Pure Storage teams with Kioxia to enhance hyperscale data
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Pure Storage has partnered with Kioxia to create an advanced data storage platform for hyperscale data centres, enhancing efficiency and performance.

Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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hyperscale
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Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

StorONE & Phison unveil high-performance storage solution
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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storage
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data protection
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data analytics
StorONE and Phison have launched a groundbreaking storage solution capable of achieving 1 million IOPS with just four drives, enhancing performance and security.

Vertiv forecasts AI-driven data centre trends for 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Vertiv forecasts data centre trends for 2025, highlighting AI's role in high-density computing, sustainability challenges, and evolving cybersecurity needs.

Ansys accelerates CFD simulations by 110x with NVIDIA tech
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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power / energy
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Ansys has achieved a remarkable 110-fold speed boost in CFD simulations using NVIDIA's advanced chips, slashing run times from weeks to mere hours.

Iceotope unveils KUL AI for energy-efficient AI computing
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
Iceotope unveils KUL AI, an innovative 8-GPU server promising up to 40% energy savings, designed for demanding AI applications and enhancing sustainability.

Fujitsu unveils AI computing broker to boost GPU efficiency
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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fintech
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power / energy
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ai
Fujitsu has unveiled new AI computing broker middleware to enhance GPU utilisation and tackle global shortages, promising boosts in computational efficiency.

ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.

Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.