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AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk

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AI's insatiable power demands risk a global energy crunch, forcing business and governments to reinvent how data centres go green.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO

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Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state's growing startup scene.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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Azzet hires Geoff White to lead Australian real estate

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Azzet names former Victorian industry chief Geoff White National Director of Real Estate as it ramps up luxury property listings in Australia.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
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SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia's startup and technology sectors in March.
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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
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Givvable wins top prize at River Rival 2025 for supplier innovation

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Givvable won Best of the Best at River Rival 2025 for its platform automating supplier diligence, adopted by Microsoft, AWS, Flight Centre and TikTok.
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OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.
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FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.
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Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.
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Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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MUFG completes Perpetual onboarding for cross-divisional mandate

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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MUFG Pension & Market Services has completed onboarding Perpetual Investment Management as its first group-wide client with a cross-divisional administration mandate.
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Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.