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BLUETTI celebrates Earth Day 2025: Our clean power for our green planet
3 days ago
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On Earth Day 2025, BLUETTI underscores its commitment to sustainability with clean energy solutions, enhancing eco-consciousness across Australia and beyond.
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Dryad partners with Spark NZ for wildfire detection rollout
Last week
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Dryad Networks has partnered with Spark New Zealand to implement its advanced wildfire detection technology nationwide, enhancing community safety through rapid alerts.
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Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
Last week
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Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.
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DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
This month
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Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.
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NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Last month
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insurance
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A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.
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NVIDIA highlights innovative solutions for climate, environmental challenges
Last month
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NVIDIA's GTC Sustainable Futures Showcase highlighted pioneering AI solutions to combat climate challenges, with firms aiming for greater sustainability and resilience.
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Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Last month
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Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.
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Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia
Last month
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climate change
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Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.
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NVIDIA launches blueprint to revolutionise weather forecasts
Last month
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NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, aiming to revolutionise weather forecasting amid an escalating economic impact of USD $2 trillion from climate events.
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Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut
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Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.
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Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
Last month
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Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.
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IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Last month
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On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.
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Australia's Kanyini satellite sends first images from space
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Australia's first state-funded satellite, Kanyini, has successfully captured initial images from space, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space mission.
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Pexapark acquires RenewaFi, enters US renewables market
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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power / energy
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Pexapark has made its foray into the US market by acquiring RenewaFi, a Texas platform that enhances renewable energy pricing intelligence and efficiency.
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Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Western Digital completes Flash business separation move
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.
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Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.
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DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.
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Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Western Digital is set to separate its Flash business by February 2025, as it focuses on enhancing its HDD technology amid rising data storage demands.