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Logicalis has been named Cisco's Global Sustainability Partner of the Year for the second consecutive time, lauded for its commitment to eco-friendly practices.

DAS has launched a geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia, tackling a USD $113 billion crop protection gap and enhancing policy accuracy.

Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

Australia is emerging as a leader in water security, improving its ratings despite global challenges, according to a recent study by BSI and Waterwise.

Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem’s banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.

DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

GE Vernova’s first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

Climate X’s report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

Oracle unveils zettascale superclusters powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, delivering up to 2.4 zettaflops of AI compute. Launch slated for next year.

Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.

Technological advancements from Spark IoT and Phathom are bolstering ecological research in the Kaipara Moana, aiding efforts to restore its mauri.

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.