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AVEVA, Schneider & Heriot-Watt back net zero twins
Digital twins

AVEVA, Schneider & Heriot-Watt back net zero twins

Research on digital twins will be applied to UK energy and transport infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions and improve efficiency.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
Internet of Things

Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes

It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK data centres urged to add green power & storage
Data centers

UK data centres urged to add green power & storage

Fears are mounting that the UK data-centre boom could strain grids and water supplies while driving emissions above the nation's footprint by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

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Energy efficient stories

NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling

The fanless design could cut cooling bills and water use for AI data centres, while also boosting rack density for hyperscale operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AMD chips power 191 supercomputers as rankings shift
Semiconductors

AMD chips power 191 supercomputers as rankings shift

Energy-efficient computing is tilting towards AMD, which now powers 191 ranked systems and four of the world's 10 fastest supercomputers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Schneider Electric named world's most sustainable company
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric named world's most sustainable company

The top ranking underscores Schneider Electric's push to cut emissions and expand clean energy access as it rolls out its Impact 2030 roadmap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Dell launches PowerEdge XE8812 for AI supercomputing
Data centers

Dell launches PowerEdge XE8812 for AI supercomputing

Data centres and research labs could cram larger AI models and simulations in memory, with Dell's new rack scaling to 144 GPUs per rack.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dell unveils PowerEdge XE8812 for AI & HPC workloads
Data centers

Dell unveils PowerEdge XE8812 for AI & HPC workloads

The rack-ready system targets organisations needing denser, liquid-cooled infrastructure as AI and scientific computing demands surge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
PPDS launches thinnest Philips digital signage range
Digital Signage

PPDS launches thinnest Philips digital signage range

Retailers and venue operators get slimmer 4K screens that are 60% thinner than Philips' 4050Q, with availability due in late 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in
Digital Signage

Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in

Retailers and venue operators can now deploy Philips screens without an external media player, as PPDS adds BrightSignOS and built-in AI support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend
Fintech

Ant Group posts record USD $5.17 billion R&D spend

The record outlay underscores the group's push into AI, health and payments as emissions fell and carbon neutrality continued for a fifth year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge
Supply Chain

Axis cuts emissions but Scope 3 remains the challenge

Lower energy use has helped trim Axis's direct emissions, but the vast bulk of its footprint still sits in suppliers and product use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Canon launches ColourStream 7000 series for mid-range print
Manufacturing

Canon launches ColourStream 7000 series for mid-range print

Mid-sized print providers can now scale output more cheaply, with Canon's new presses promising 127 metres a minute and easier upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Data centres urged to reuse waste heat for housing
Smart Cities

Data centres urged to reuse waste heat for housing

Planning approvals for UK data centres could be eased if waste heat is piped into nearby homes and offices for hot water and heating.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Vertiv completes ThermoKey acquisition to boost cooling
Data centers

Vertiv completes ThermoKey acquisition to boost cooling

Rising AI data centre demand is pushing operators to seek stronger thermal systems, as Vertiv adds ThermoKey's heat-exchange know-how in EMEA.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water
Data centers

Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water

Households in social housing will get cheaper hot water from surplus wind power, in a first-of-its-kind scheme for County Kildare.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre
Data centers

Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre

Grid constraints in Dublin are pushing Equinix to test whether hydrogen can replace diesel backup at its DB3 data centre.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week