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Nokia and Orange have partnered to create an advanced power-saving technology called 'extreme deep sleep', capable of reportedly reducing mobile network energy consumption by a factor of eight.

Ruminati and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia initiate a pilot programme to provide farmers in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales with data for tracking, modelling and reducing emissions.

Australia's first dual-fuel power plant, capable of operating on natural gas and green hydrogen, has opened in New South Wales in a significant stride towards a sustainable energy future.

Aspen Technology pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, and aims for total net-zero by 2045 in a robust sustainability agenda.

Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.

EnOcean, an innovator in energy harvesting and IoT solutions, is developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at office space optimisation, energy management and wellbeing to combat key global challenges.

NetApp and the Parikrma Humanity Foundation host the third edition of the Parikrma Innovations Conclave, a platform for youth to develop innovative climate solutions.

Tech veteran Jennifer Anderson joins UK Infrastructure Bank as CIO, promising to leverage her two-decade experience for the bank's digital initiatives and sustainable economic growth.

Climate startup CarbonHQ raises AUD $600,000 in pre-seed funding to boost transparency in volatile carbon market and expedite Carbon credits projects.

Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

Japanese firm Synspective partners with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for disaster management, utilising SAR satellite data to predict and mitigate natural catastrophes.

Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.

Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.

AiDash, a satellite-first software solution provider for multiple industries, raises $50m in a bid to expand operations and boost combating climate-related threats.

Johnson Controls, a global expert in sustainable buildings, bolsters its heating industry stature with two next-gen industrial heat pumps, aligning with the EU's transition away from boilers and fossil energy.

NTT Group and ClimateForce collaborate to create the world's first Smart Rainforest, using AI and data analytics to restore Australia's damaged Daintree Rainforest.

In a novel move towards environmental sustainability, NTT Group collaborates with ClimateForce to regenerate Australia's Daintree Rainforest, creating the world's first 'Smart Rainforest'.

ETB Technologies reveals sharp spending increase by managed service providers to meet amplified enterprise IT demands.

Embracing a Brighter Future: Investment Priorities for 2024 report reveals a surge in optimism among global business leaders, driven by promising AI technologies and digital transformation, despite macroeconomic challenges.

Despite over two-thirds of Australian business chiefs acknowledging technology and talent as main drivers of change, 62% of them admit to being unprepared for these changes by 2024, a rate higher than the global average, according to Accenture's annual report.