Sustainability stories
Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.
Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Precision Group unites IT & ESG for SGP+S Level 3
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Precision Group hits SGP+S Level 3, tying ISO 14001-aligned green reporting to a unified IT, ESG and data governance backbone.
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
National AI plan to turbocharge Australia’s AI uptake
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Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth
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Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.
Driving the future of Australia’s fleet management in 2026 and beyond
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AI, safety tech and sustainability are set to reshape Australia’s fleets by 2026, as managers race to integrate data and retain drivers.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
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Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
Can we trust AI? Australia’s industrial sector offers the blueprint
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Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia’s industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
Continental appoints Rohit Markan to lead APAC growth
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Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.
Vertiv to build AI-focused data centre plant in Johor
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Vertiv will build a Johor plant to make AI-focused data centre gear, creating up to 500 skilled jobs as demand soars across Asia.
NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
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NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
How agility & energy will shape Australia’s AI in 2026
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In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
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AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.
Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals
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Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.
New coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure
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Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.
Gen Z ‘Returniture’ trend piles pressure on UK retailers
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Gen Z’s ‘Returniture’ habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.
Tesco trials 2D QR barcodes as EU demand for data grows
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Tesco is piloting next-generation 2D QR codes to boost transparency, cut food waste and meet tougher EU product data rules.