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AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI will upend SOCs by 2026, driving faster response but also AI-led outages, stealthier insiders, power strains and tougher oversight.
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CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
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Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.
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The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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The Open Group has formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium to standardise nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to boost industry adoption and reduce costs.
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Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
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AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
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What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.
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An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.
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Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Last Energy, a nuclear energy start-up, unveiled a prototype of a micronuclear reactor at a conference, positioning it as an affordable, sustainable solution for the high energy demands of data centres.
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Rimini Street announces expansion of managed services for SAP products

Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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Rimini Street expands its Rimini Manage for SAP to include SAP cloud applications, offering improved productivity, predictability, and business value.
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SecurityGen highlights cybersecurity risks for 5G network

Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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As 5G network slicing gains momentum, operators and businesses need to factor cybersecurity into their plans for the technology, argues SecurityGen.
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Money, not ethics, will fuel green market opportunity

Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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Environmental sustainability is primed to be a historic business opportunity with massive investments earmarked to fight climate change.
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Game review: Chernobylite (PC)

Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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Born from The Farm 51's Chernobyl VR documentary, Chernobylite is a sci-fi survival game set in the haunting ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine.
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How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline

Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.
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Nuclear sector encourages diversity & emerging tech

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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emerging technology
Sydney hosted over 300 delegates last month advocating for diversity and cutting-edge tech in the nuclear sector, spotlighting peaceful nuclear applications.
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Expert insights: Should we be preparing for cyberwar with Russia?

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Days after the missile strike on Syria by Western powers, fears are growing over a potential retaliation by Russia - here's what the experts think.
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ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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network security
A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.
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Lessons learned from the latest ransomware attacks - there's more to come

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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According to Europol, Europe needs to prepare itself for a large increase in the number of cyber-attacks - an expert discusses what lies ahead.
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North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
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Utilities most critical industry in the world – but cloud fast catching up

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Vertiv has released a report ranking the most critical industries in the world, revealing cloud and colocation growth rapidly accelerating.