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AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk

3 days ago
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AI's insatiable power demands risk a global energy crunch, forcing business and governments to reinvent how data centres go green.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data privacy
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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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Azzet hires Geoff White to lead Australian real estate

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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social networking
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property market
Azzet names former Victorian industry chief Geoff White National Director of Real Estate as it ramps up luxury property listings in Australia.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
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Domain launches to unite AI & humans in workplace collaboration

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Domain has launched a platform blending AI and human input to unify workplace communication, aiming to overcome fragmented systems like Slack and LinkedIn.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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dc
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ar, vr & metaverse
Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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capital
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it services
FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
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Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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erp
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investment
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spend management
Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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clean technologies
Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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fintech
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martech
VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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PrePad secures USD $2.8m to expand in drilling sector

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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oil and gas
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energy sector
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investors
PrePad has secured USD $2.8 million in seed funding to bolster its oil and gas drilling software solutions following support from Devon Energy and Chevron.
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Lumai raises $10m to revolutionise AI with optical tech

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.
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Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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productivity
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excel
Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.
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MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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transparency
Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.
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Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.
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Verkada secures $200m funding to enhance market presence

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai
Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.