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UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules
Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
AR, VR & Metaverse

UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion
Cartech

EV owners miss out on savings & green benefits amid tariff confusion

Many UK EV owners miss out on savings and true green benefits due to confusing tariffs, with some paying up to GBP £372 extra annually for charging at peak times.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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VIOOH sets new low for emissions in programmatic DOOH ads
Supply Chain

VIOOH sets new low for emissions in programmatic DOOH ads

VIOOH's programmatic digital out of home ads emit just 0.041g CO2e per impression, setting a new low and outperforming other programmatic channels.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition
Financial Systems

Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Supply Chain

Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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ReGen III targets data centres with low-emission base oil strategy
Hyperscale

ReGen III targets data centres with low-emission base oil strategy

ReGen III plans to supply low-emission re-refined Group III base oils for data centre immersion cooling, a market set to triple to USD $7.2bn by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The multi-billion-dollar value shift banks are about to face
Power / Energy

The multi-billion-dollar value shift banks are about to face

Australia's homes face a $50bn value boost from better energy ratings, with banks needing to adapt as energy efficiency becomes vital in property valuations.

By Lisa Jennings • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Evercomm & CTBC launch PATHMATCH AI platform for banks' net zero
Supply Chain

Evercomm & CTBC launch PATHMATCH AI platform for banks' net zero

Evercomm and CTBC have launched PATHMATCH, an AI platform helping banks measure and manage financed emissions for net zero transition financing.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Princeton Digital Group to invest USD $700m in South Korea site
Hyperscale

Princeton Digital Group to invest USD $700m in South Korea site

Princeton Digital Group will invest USD $700 million in a 48 MW data centre campus in Incheon, marking its entry into South Korea's data centre market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine
Power / Energy

Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine

Johnson Controls' advanced building technology cuts energy use by 30% at Jakarta's Thamrin Nine, earning BCA Green Mark Platinum certification.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on smarter networks
Network Infrastructure

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on smarter networks

Australia's AI growth is threatened by soaring data centre energy use, risking grid strain and emissions targets unless smarter networks are adopted.

By Ankur Jain • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings
Encryption

Report shows Mobile Access Control delivers real green savings

A study reveals mobile access control reduces environmental impact by over 75% compared to PVC cards, boosting sustainability in security solutions.

By Steven Commander • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM's awards
Cybersecurity

Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM's awards

Australia honours top scientists, innovators and educators with 2025 PM's Prizes for advances in air quality, quantum cybersecurity, clean hydrogen and STEM teaching.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Arca to deliver 300,000 tonnes of carbon removal to Microsoft
Clean technologies

Arca to deliver 300,000 tonnes of carbon removal to Microsoft

Arca will supply Microsoft with 300,000 tonnes of durable carbon removal over ten years through industrial mineralization, repurposing mining waste to offset CO2.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Five steps to achieving corporate environmental sustainability
Supply Chain

Five steps to achieving corporate environmental sustainability

Companies are embedding sustainability into daily operations with AI tools, smart offsets and data-driven steps to cut carbon emissions faster.

By Sianne Chen • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025