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Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans
Physical Security

Veritech secures Barclays funding for growth plans

Refinancing will free up capital for the Southampton security firm to expand its control centre, technology and service lines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards

The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking
Artificial Intelligence

London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking

Scrutiny of corporate climate claims is sharpened by a new ranking that puts London Metal Exchange ahead of RELX, PageGroup and TradingHub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data
Data centers

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data

The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last week
Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms
Data Protection

Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms

Pressure from new AI rules is pushing UK firms in finance, healthcare and defence to demand systems that are secure, auditable and sovereign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project
Data centers

FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project

The milestone strengthens the UK-headquartered builder's push into European infrastructure after the facility was handed over with LEED Gold status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Smart Cities

Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom

Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
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 • Last week
Agreena names Cameron McLain as Board Chair for soil company
Agricultural Technology

Agreena names Cameron McLain as Board Chair for soil company

The change comes as the Danish soil carbon company pushes for profitable growth, wider international reach and tighter scrutiny of its credits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Equinix & A2A to heat Milan homes with data-centres
Smart Cities

Equinix & A2A to heat Milan homes with data-centres

Up to 21,000 homes in Milan could be heated by waste heat from Equinix's data centres, cutting emissions and boosting the city's network.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

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 • Yesterday
ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance
Software-as-a-Service

ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance

Rising reporting and safety demands are creating demand for software that can replace spreadsheets and consultants in heavy industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire comes as the financial infrastructure group reports 15x growth and pursues a US trust bank charter to strengthen oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
Data centers

Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta

The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Last week