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A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.

NVIDIA launches Earth-2, a climate digital twin cloud platform, addressing $140bn worth of weather-related economic damage with AI-backed high-resolution simulations and timely data updates.

IT security lead Utimaco collaborates with the UN's 'Early Warnings for All' initiative to augment climate resilience, utilising its expertise in mobile alert systems.

In a boost for green tech, software company CAST donates to Clean Air Task Force as part of their sustainability pledge to divert 10% of their Green Software Insights revenue towards eco-focused charities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weather forecasting firm, Salient Predictions, joins the Insurtech Vanguards programme, advancing insurers' response to climate change with prediction technology.

Equinix launches Equinix Metal and Network Edge in Mumbai, providing efficient digital infrastructure services to empower local enterprises with automated, 'as-a-service' solutions.

Google partners with the University of Cambridge for multi-year AI research, aiming to generate societal benefits and combat climate change responsibly.

Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.

Gartner has forecast nine key HR trends for the future, including the rise of GenAI, embracing four-day workweeks, and shifting professional paths, to attract talent and enhance results.