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UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds
Customer Experience

UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds

Supply chain disruption tied to Middle East tensions is leaving 54% of UK shoppers facing poorer shelf availability, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Virgin Media O2 backs UK nature recovery through ads
Sustainability

Virgin Media O2 backs UK nature recovery through ads

Part of Virgin Media O2's ad budget will now fund UK biodiversity projects as the industry seeks to bridge a GBP £5.6 billion gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AliExpress boosts air conditioner stock as heatwave bites
Customer Experience

AliExpress boosts air conditioner stock as heatwave bites

Heat-driven demand has lifted cooling appliance sales 382% year on year, as rival sites report stock shortages and buyers seek fast delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target

Renewable power now covers more than half of Westcon-Comstor's electricity use as the distributor moves closer to its 2030 climate goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer
Clean technologies

Greenvolt Next appoints Kelly as Chief Operating Officer

Operational execution will be key as Greenvolt Next scales renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across Ireland and the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Cellnex & Red Cross launch emergency network in Netherlands
Business Continuity

Cellnex & Red Cross launch emergency network in Netherlands

Critical communications should hold during floods and power cuts, as Cellnex and the Netherlands Red Cross build a nationwide backup network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Ramtech installs wireless fire detection system at Le Mans
Internet of Things

Ramtech installs wireless fire detection system at Le Mans

More than 300 wireless detectors and call points kept temporary paddocks and hospitality areas monitored during the 2026 race at Le Mans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Data centers

Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions

Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability
Clean technologies

New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability

Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators
Telematics

Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators

Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Cloudera & Mercy Corps launch AI tool for aid work
Data Analytics

Cloudera & Mercy Corps launch AI tool for aid work

Aid workers are cutting report times by up to 90% as a new AI system speeds crisis analysis and frees staff for field response.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Procurement blocks AI adoption for 84% of Australian CEOs
Digital Transformation

Procurement blocks AI adoption for 84% of Australian CEOs

Poor data and supply chain fragility are slowing AI rollouts, with most Australian chief executives saying procurement is holding back adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions
Network Infrastructure

Fastly joins DIMPACT coalition to track digital emissions

The move could improve carbon accounting for streaming and publishing firms as emissions from content delivery become harder to ignore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Sungrow opens first solar & battery hub in Australia
Customer Experience

Sungrow opens first solar & battery hub in Australia

The Sunshine Coast site gives households and businesses live demos of solar, battery and EV charging systems as demand for home storage grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense
Clean technologies

Solar storage explained: When a battery makes sense

Lower feed-in rates and evening demand can make home batteries worthwhile, but only if your solar use and backup needs justify the cost.

By Renewable Industries • 7 min read • 6 days ago
NSW councils get tool to verify circular suppliers
Smart Cities

NSW councils get tool to verify circular suppliers

Councils can now filter vetted circular economy suppliers in one system, easing procurement checks across New South Wales's 128 local authorities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Data centers

One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week