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Exclusive: Seagate's Jeff Park on AI, data growth, and the future of storage
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Seagate's Jeff Park on AI, data growth, and the future of storage

Seagate's Jeff Park warns that AI-driven data demands will double by 2028, challenging firms to rethink storage solutions amid escalating needs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

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.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?
Partner Programmes

What if security solutions could help your business reach its sustainability goals?

As we approach 2025, businesses must embrace sustainability or risk obsolescence, with innovative security solutions now serving as essential tools for achieving these goals.

By Kirsten Chapman • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Digital Entertainment

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
Partner Programmes

Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Phoenix Controls unveils new critical spaces control tech

Phoenix Controls has unveiled its Critical Spaces Control Platform to enhance safety and efficiency in critical environments like hospitals and labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Pure Storage teams with Kioxia to enhance hyperscale data
Storage

Pure Storage teams with Kioxia to enhance hyperscale data

Pure Storage has partnered with Kioxia to create an advanced data storage platform for hyperscale data centres, enhancing efficiency and performance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
StorONE & Phison unveil high-performance storage solution
Storage

StorONE & Phison unveil high-performance storage solution

StorONE and Phison have launched a groundbreaking storage solution capable of achieving 1 million IOPS with just four drives, enhancing performance and security.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Energy consumption stories

PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards
Digital Signage

PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards

PPDS has clinched a special commendation at the TUI Sustainability Impact Awards 2025, recognising its innovative approach to sustainability in technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Unified Communications

Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand

Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears
Hyperscale

Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears

A survey from Alibaba Cloud reveals that while 84% of Singaporean businesses see digital tech as key to sustainability, 86% worry about its energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
Marketing Technologies

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving
Unified Communications

Edged opens new ultra-efficient data centre in Irving

Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers
Unified Communications

GE Vernova's upcoming webinar: Navigating power solutions for data centers

GE Vernova is set to host a webinar on 4 December 2024, focusing on innovative power solutions for data centres amid rising energy demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub
EduTech

Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024