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NEC & NYU value flood defences at USD $800 million
Artificial Intelligence

NEC & NYU value flood defences at USD $800 million

Avoided flood losses in Manhattan's Rockaway Peninsula could hit USD $800 million, strengthening the case for resilience spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul
Digital Transformation

Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul

The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
ICEYE launches catastrophe data for banks' climate risk
Earthquakes

ICEYE launches catastrophe data for banks' climate risk

Banks can now pinpoint damaged collateral faster as ICEYE adds satellite data to help quantify climate-driven loan losses and stress tests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
The AI challenge - balancing governance and innovation
Data Protection

The AI challenge - balancing governance and innovation

Many projects remain stuck at proof of concept as businesses wrestle with data governance, security and agent oversight before scaling AI.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Kinewell lands offshore wind software deals with TEPCO & MPS
Supply Chain

Kinewell lands offshore wind software deals with TEPCO & MPS

Digital planning tools are gaining ground as offshore wind developers seek to cut weather risk, delays and costs on complex projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Supply Chain

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills

Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Matter launches AI stormwater sensors for flood detection
Smart Cities

Matter launches AI stormwater sensors for flood detection

Flood-prone councils could spot blocked drains earlier as new sensors flag issues before water starts flowing, cutting response costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
University of Lincoln wins Chelsea medal for RoboCrops
Robotics

University of Lincoln wins Chelsea medal for RoboCrops

The award spotlights AI crop-scanning technology that could help growers spot disease and stress earlier, before visible damage appears.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors
Cybersecurity

MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads
Digital Transformation

RHS appoints Yodel Mobile to boost Grow app downloads

The charity hopes stronger app-store visibility will draw younger gardeners and boost digital engagement beyond its gardens and shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal
Data Analytics

Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal

The utility will use bespoke AI tools to target pollution, compliance and maintenance as it enters AMP8 under growing scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform
Software-as-a-Service

Miovision launches traffic signal retiming platform

Cities could cut costly signal timing work by half as Miovision combines analysis, plan design and remote deployment in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Bill off the table: Yukon's repealed Clean Energy Act
Clean technologies

Bill off the table: Yukon's repealed Clean Energy Act

Households and dealers face higher costs after Yukon scrapped EV and e-bike rebates, leaving clean-tech investment in flux.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Aggreko urges data centres to review cooling plans
Edge Computing

Aggreko urges data centres to review cooling plans

Rising heat and an El Niño warning are raising the odds of costly outages at data centres as ageing cooling systems come under strain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot
Apple

One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot

Customers in New Zealand can now buy lower-cost refurbished iPhones as the operator tests demand for circular phone sales.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Bradford approves Deep Green data centre heat reuse
Smart Cities

Bradford approves Deep Green data centre heat reuse

The scheme will heat nearby homes and buildings while cutting carbon emissions by more than 4,500 tonnes a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026