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TeamViewer predicts emotionally aware enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer predicts emotionally aware enterprise AI

TeamViewer predicts 2026 enterprise AI will hinge on governance, energy limits and emotionally aware agents reshaping workplace roles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom
Semiconductors

AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom

AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities
Data Analytics

Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI expansion triggers global race for power and real estate
Hyperscale

AI expansion triggers global race for power and real estate

AI growth is straining power grids and land as data centre deals soar past USD $10 billion, with the UK emerging as an AI infrastructure hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026
Data Protection

Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AWS launches Trn3 UltraServers to boost AI speed & cut costs
Hyperscale

AWS launches Trn3 UltraServers to boost AI speed & cut costs

AWS has launched EC2 Trn3 UltraServers with new Trainium3 chips, boosting AI training speed by 4.4 times while cutting energy use and costs sharply.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon footprint stories

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Data Protection

OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future

OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
Storage

Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices

Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Unified Communications

NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor rolls out Europe-wide energy data EMS
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor rolls out Europe-wide energy data EMS

Westcon-Comstor deploys Europe-wide energy management platform with ecoDriver and Powercor to cut emissions and hit 2050 net-zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
Unified Communications

NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
FourNet wins Palatine award for social value impact
Digital Transformation

FourNet wins Palatine award for social value impact

Manchester's FourNet has scooped Palatine's inaugural Leadership in Social Value award after generating GBP £2,660,194 in social value.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs
DataCentre infrastructure

Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs

Johnson Controls to spend S$60m expanding its Singapore Innovation Centre to develop AI-ready, energy-efficient cooling for data centres.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
Unified Communications

UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026

UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Agricultural Technology

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Qlik & Catalyst Cloud unveil no-code Fusion Portal
Data Analytics

Qlik & Catalyst Cloud unveil no-code Fusion Portal

Qlik and Catalyst Cloud launch Fusion Portal, a no-code Qlik Cloud front end to bring tailored analytics to non-technical frontline staff.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand

Logitech launches the Alto Keys K98M mechanical keyboard in Australia, targeting rising demand for customisable, stylish productivity tools with AI features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025