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With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.

2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

Schneider Electric unveils new solutions tackling energy and sustainability challenges from AI demand, including advanced data centre designs and power systems.

Forrester's latest report unveils the top 10 infrastructure tech trends for 2024, spotlighting AI, sustainability, and quantum computing's evolving roles.

IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.

Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.

Gartner warns that 40% of AI data centres could face power shortages by 2027, jeopardising growth and sustainability in the sector.

New Zealand stands at a pivotal moment to harness AI's potential, which could add USD $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

The PMIC market is surging, driven by rising demand for energy efficiency in electronics, electric vehicles, and the expansion of 5G and IoT technologies.

A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

A new report from IoT Analytics predicts that eSIM technology adoption in IoT will surge by 2025, despite current usage standing at just 33%.

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.

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.

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.