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Equinix & A2A to heat Milan homes with data-centres
Smart Cities

Equinix & A2A to heat Milan homes with data-centres

Up to 21,000 homes in Milan could be heated by waste heat from Equinix's data centres, cutting emissions and boosting the city's network.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
EcoOnline launches EcoOne to unify safety & ESG data
Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline launches EcoOne to unify safety & ESG data

Large employers could gain a clearer view of incidents and ESG risks as EcoOnline's new software replaces fragmented regional reporting systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable
Data Analytics

Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable

With AI now embedded in most deal processes, 62% of senior M&A executives say human-only decision-making is no longer defensible.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan
Data centers

European data centres back climate-neutral grid plan

Rising AI and cloud demand could strain Europe's power networks unless grids are expanded and low-carbon electricity access improves, the group warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Lucanet launches AI agents for finance & tax teams
Software-as-a-Service

Lucanet launches AI agents for finance & tax teams

Finance teams face a new push to automate reporting and close processes, as Lucanet adds AI tools while keeping calculations rule-based for auditors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
Software-as-a-Service

HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest

The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Digital Transformation

Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software

Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
APAC firms cut severe injuries 74% with integrated risk
Supply Chain

APAC firms cut severe injuries 74% with integrated risk

Layered controls and supply-chain oversight were linked to far fewer serious workplace incidents across APAC, the report found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans
Physical Security

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans

Refinancing will free up capital for the Southampton security firm to expand its control centre, technology and service lines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards

The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking
Artificial Intelligence

London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking

Scrutiny of corporate climate claims is sharpened by a new ranking that puts London Metal Exchange ahead of RELX, PageGroup and TradingHub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
Data centers

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data

The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Southeast Asia real estate shaped by structural forces
Smart Cities

Southeast Asia real estate shaped by structural forces

Investors are being pushed towards corridors, logistics hubs and digital assets as governments and supply chains reshape demand across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before
Data Analytics

Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before

Better in-cab tech and AI are easing risks and costs for UK fleets, with 90% of managers saying drivers feel safer than five years ago.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand
Power / Energy

HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand

The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
GXO extends Co-op transport deal for five more years
Supply Chain

GXO extends Co-op transport deal for five more years

More than 1,000 UK Co-op stores will keep receiving deliveries under GXO's transport contract, now extended to span over 20 years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
M Group posts record £3.1bn revenue & £10.4bn order book
Data Analytics

M Group posts record £3.1bn revenue & £10.4bn order book

The enlarged pipeline gives the infrastructure services group visibility over more than 70% of next year's turnover after a string of acquisitions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Virgin Media O2 unveils Green Transition Plan for net zero
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 unveils Green Transition Plan for net zero

The telecoms group is targeting net zero across its value chain by 2040, as investors press firms for clearer climate plans and evidence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026