Decarbonisation stories
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
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clean technologies
Greening AI data centre coalition sets global benchmarks as pressure mounts over power, water and green finance for booming server farms.
Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
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semiconductors
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smart cities
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edge computing
Europe backs HiCONNECTS project to use light-based computing and networking, aiming to ease AI-driven strain on data centre power demand.
ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries
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storage
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robots
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agricultural technology
Earth Day prompts businesses to turn ESG, AI and recruitment talk into practical change, as leaders cite data, energy limits and candidate scrutiny.
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.
Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres
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hyperscale
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Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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partner programmes
SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund
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ai
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healthtech
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clean technologies
Eka Ventures secures USD $107 million for second fund as British Business Bank, Better Society Capital and others back UK early-stage impact bets.
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
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network infrastructure
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OMS Group deepens its autonomous offshore push with a second DriX O-16, as the cable contractor scales up survey capacity for global subsea projects.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
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smart cities
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iot
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power / energy
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
Veolia names Richard Kirkman as Northern Europe chief
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clean technologies
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jobs
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sustainability
Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman to lead Northern Europe and the UK as the environmental group reshapes its top team for GreenUp growth.
Parallax to build Elexon flexibility rules platform
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physical security
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rpa
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erp
Parallax wins Elexon contract to create a national digital hub for Britain's flexibility market rules, compliance and data by October 2026.
Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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smart grids
Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.
Zelim wins BC Ferries man-overboard system contract
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digital entertainment
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ai
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ml
Zelim lands BC Ferries order for ZOE man-overboard detection system on four hybrid-electric vessels in fleet renewal push.
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
BT secures a multi-year GBP £200m deal to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity grid with upgraded connectivity and cyber security.
DCL launches cleaner backup power system for data centres
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
DCL unveils a compact emissions control system for diesel and HVO backup engines, targeting NOx cuts at data centres across Europe.
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.
Siemens boosts AI data centre plans with new partners
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Siemens deepens AI data centre push, investing in Emerald AI and partnering with Fluence and PhysicsX to ease grid and power constraints.
Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network
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supply chain
Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.
Endeavour's Pact to power AI data centres with hydrogen
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Endeavour unveils Pact methane-cracking system to supply 24/7 low-carbon hydrogen power and graphite for soaring AI data centre demand.