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Vaisala urges system-level monitoring for AI data centres

Rising AI demand is forcing operators to rethink cooling, commissioning and maintenance as data centres add hundreds more measurement points.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Schools

Epson launches flagship business inkjet printer in ANZ

Large print rooms could cut energy use by up to 90% as Epson targets heavy-duty offices with a new high-volume inkjet model.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Storage

ION Video eyes Nordic data centre trial with Priority Impact

Independent testing will determine whether ION Video's compression technology can win a US$1 million Nordic trial and cut data centre costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

AoFrio launches Ask iQ for cooler fleet data queries

The new tool lets beverage brands question cooler fleets in plain language, drawing on data from more than 3.7 million connected units.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Australia data centre jobs surge in east coast states

Hiring is tightening in Australia's east coast states as a AUD $150 billion data centre build-out lifts demand for trades and technical staff.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water

By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026

Hybrid Cloud

AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda

Most firms are underprepared for AI as storage demands rise, with data quality and infrastructure now overtaking compute as the main bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026

Supply Chain

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific

Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026

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Network Infrastructure

FibreconX chief calls for shared fibre planning for AI

Growing AI demand could leave Australia's data centres constrained unless fibre routes are planned earlier and shared across the industry.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Real estate

REA invests in VALAI to add home energy scores online

Homebuyers can now compare running costs as energy efficiency scores appear on every realestate.com.au property profile after REA's minority stake in VALAI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Workplace AI uses power of 508 UK homes, study says

Britain's rising use of workplace AI is adding 1.37 GWh of annual electricity demand, enough to power about 508 homes, a study says.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Manufacturing

A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job

Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.

By Troy Burgess • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Data Protection

The Key AI Test Is Ensuring Regulation Keeps Pace With Ambition

Australia's AI rules may decide whether businesses gain protection without extra red tape that slows deployment and pushes investment offshore.

By Ash Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Internet of Things

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026