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AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
Artificial Intelligence

AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems

AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Clean technologies

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption
Unified Communications

Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption

Unit4's new IDC study highlights how CFOs are essential in integrating AI technology within businesses, facing challenges like compliance and excessive reporting.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Solar installations in England rise 10% with new targets
Power / Energy

Solar installations in England rise 10% with new targets

Solar panel installations in England surged by 10% in the latter half of 2024, driven by a new Labour government and growing renewable energy adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
RWO awarded Cardiff data centre contract for Latos project
Power / Energy

RWO awarded Cardiff data centre contract for Latos project

Newcastle's RWO has secured a contract for a new hyperscale data centre in Cardiff, part of Latos Data Centres' ambitious UK expansion plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort
Supply Chain

EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura
Power / Energy

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Data Privacy

UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion

Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks
Ransomware

UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks

Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights
Digital Transformation

ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights

ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
BSO launches DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI centre
Clean technologies

BSO launches DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI centre

BSO has unveiled DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI hosting data centre in France, aiming for a 400MW capacity by 2028, powered by renewable energy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Latos to build 40 data centres in UK by 2030, starting in Cardiff
Supply Chain

Latos to build 40 data centres in UK by 2030, starting in Cardiff

Latos Data Centres plans to build 40 data centres in the UK by 2030, starting with a new hyperscale facility in Cardiff, aimed at advancing AI technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Experts propose digital integration in UK public transport
Clean technologies

Experts propose digital integration in UK public transport

Experts at the University of Manchester urge the integration of digital mobility platforms into England's public transport systems to enhance services and address sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
NormCyber wins Cyber Security Company of the Year in 2024
Data Protection

NormCyber wins Cyber Security Company of the Year in 2024

NormCyber has been honoured as Cyber Security Company of the Year at the 2024 UK Business Tech Awards for its exceptional risk management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
Birmingham's TSEG wins Property Tech company of the year award
Power / Energy

Birmingham's TSEG wins Property Tech company of the year award

Birmingham's Student Energy Group has been awarded 'Property Tech Company of the Year' at the UK Business Tech Awards 2024 for its innovative approach.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
EduTech

UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Iplicit ranks 40th in Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 list
Investment

Iplicit ranks 40th in Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 list

Iplicit has been ranked 40th in the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, boasting an impressive 742% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work
Digital Transformation

Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work

Bristol's Logiq secures a key MoD contract, partnering with Deloitte for another year on the Secure by Design initiative to bolster national cyber security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study
Clean technologies

Misconceptions about solar energy hinder UK adoption study

A study by Solar Together reveals that widespread misconceptions about solar energy are obstructing its adoption in UK homes, despite significant savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024