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Lumai backs specialised hardware for AI prefill workloads
Data centers

Lumai backs specialised hardware for AI prefill workloads

Longer prompts and agentic workflows are pushing AI data centres towards a separate prefill tier, Lumai says, to curb power use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Data centre lighting market set to more than double
Data centers

Data centre lighting market set to more than double

Rising AI infrastructure spending is driving a UK data centre build-out that could lift lighting demand to GBP £130 million by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
The data center math has changed
Virtualisation

The data center math has changed

Some firms can cut server counts by 86%, freeing rack space, power and licence spend for AI and other new workloads.

By Alexey Navolokin • 5 min read • 2 days ago
GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus
Edge Computing

GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus

The first stage of SYD1 now has an anchor customer, as Australia's AI data centre market moves from planning to deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output
Semiconductors

Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output

Utilities and cloud operators could squeeze more AI work from fixed power budgets as Nvidia's DSX software lifts throughput and cuts demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Nvidia backs AI power efficiency push with new deals
Semiconductors

Nvidia backs AI power efficiency push with new deals

Electricity is becoming the main bottleneck for AI data centres as new Nvidia partnerships aim to raise output per megawatt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Asia, Middle East airports face USD $240 billion buildout
Digital Transformation

Asia, Middle East airports face USD $240 billion buildout

Airports across the two regions must balance new capacity with live operations, labour shortages and cyber risks as spending accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target
Data centers

Hitachi Vantara gets science-backed net-zero target

Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative adds credibility as data-centre power demand and cooling costs face closer scrutiny from buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda
Hybrid Cloud

AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda

Most firms are underprepared for AI as storage demands rise, with data quality and infrastructure now overtaking compute as the main bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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A sneak peak at the South Waikato Aquatics Centre
Energy efficient

A sneak peak at the South Waikato Aquatics Centre

Tokoroa residents will regain indoor pool access on 3 October after a NZD $17 million revamp added a sauna, spa and better mobility access.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Yesterday
Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off
Surveillance

Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off

Australian households can save up to 35% on Reolink home security gear as the Prime Big Deal Day campaign rolls out in two phases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141

Travellers can now charge a laptop and three other devices from one palm-sized wall plug, without lugging a bulky power brick.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Yesterday
Vaisala launches datacentre care service for sensors
Edge Computing

Vaisala launches datacentre care service for sensors

Growing datacentre fleets could face less downtime as Vaisala bundles calibration, support and replacement probes into a single service package.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning
Data centers

Unlocking the hidden potential of data centres through heat zoning

Heat zoning could turn data centres into local heat suppliers, helping cut emissions and support nearby homes and businesses as demand rises.

By Bryony Evans • 5 min read • Last week
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week