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Private equity warned over fragile AI foundations

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Private equity faces rising AI risk as SIG warns fragile software, security and governance are undermining ambitious investment narratives.
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Labour squeeze drives print shift to digital inkjet

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Labour shortages and tighter deadlines are forcing Australian printers to automate and pivot from traditional presses to digital inkjet workflows.
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Ethique founder launches tablets to replace soft drinks

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clean technologies
Ethique founder Brianne West unveils Incrediballs, plastic-free effervescent tablets aiming to replace bottled soft drinks worldwide.
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Just how green is Australia's tech?

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.
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Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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supply chain
Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.
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Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
New climate reporting standards spotlight IT emissions, pressuring firms to track every device's carbon impact for accurate sustainability disclosures.
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KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.
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Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Thu, 1st May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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clean technologies
Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.
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AI shaping brand visibility shifts to credibility economy

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that AI platforms now heavily rely on earned media for brand visibility, reshaping how Australian businesses are discovered.
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.
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Why Australian companies need to reconsider their net zero plans in 2025

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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climate change
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opinion
As over 66% of ASX200 companies commit to net zero by 2023, a recent analysis reveals fewer than 4% have credible plans to realise these targets.
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AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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BSI launches international net zero standard development effort

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data

Thu, 30th May 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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data collection
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world's largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Australia's top firms advocate for mandatory digital ESG reporting

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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fintech
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supply chain
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genai
Major Australian firms like Deloitte and PwC back mandatory digital ESG reporting to comply with evolving regulations, aiming for easier, accurate disclosures.
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Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Businesses must directly tackle carbon emissions for financial savings and reputation; enterprises are urged to follow five steps towards digital sobriety and cleaner carbon health.
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Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
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AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
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Colt forecasts top tech trends including AI & edge computing

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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risk & compliance
Colt Technology Services predicts AI, edge computing and network greening as major enterprise tech trends for 2024.