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Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
The US Energy Department says it’s rolling back long-standing efficiency standards for appliances, which advocates are calling a clear violation of the law. Continuing the Trump administration’s assault on federal water and energy efficiency programs, the department announced today what it’s calling its “largest deregulatory effort in history.” The agency is trying to rollback 47 regulations it says are “burdensome…
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Donald Trump takes aim at more water and energy efficiency standards
Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum Friday afternoon directing the Department of Energy to “consider using all lawful authority to rescind” or weaken regulations for water and energy efficiency for dishwashers and washing machines. The action also includes water use standards for showers, faucets, toilets, and urinals. It closes out a week of attacks on policies meant to save Americans…
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Kaseya targets IT efficiency with new AI-powered tools
Cyber security and IT management software provider Kaseya has announced a new set of AI-powered technology and commercial enhancements designed to improve IT efficiency. Unveiled at the firm’s Kaseya Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, the new additions include new Kaseya 365 Ops, Kaseya SIEM, as well as Datto hardware policy improvements. These new capabilities and commercial policies aim to…
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Tax Credits for Home Energy and Efficiency Upgrades
First, the Residential Clean Energy Credit, in place since 2022, provides incentives for clean-energy investments for your home. You can subtract up to 30 percent of the cost of a new clean-energy system—such as solar panels, solar-powered water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, wind turbines, or battery storage technology—from your end-of-year tax bill. You can include installation and labor…
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Learn How Network Virtualization Cuts Costs and Boosts Efficiency
The rapidly evolving demands of modern businesses, coupled with the shift to digital-first and cloud-based environments, have pushed network administrators and IT managers to seek more agile, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Traditional networking, built around dedicated hardware, has struggled to keep up with these demands. This is where network virtualization excels: transforming how networks are designed, deployed, and managed. Network…
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Solo.io targets Kubernetes efficiency gains with new agentic AI framework
Solo.io has released ‘Kagent,’ a new open source framework for DevOps pros and platform engineers to run AI agents in cloud native environments. It works by providing a foundation on which teams can build internal automation platforms inside Kubernetes environments. Agents built using Kagent will be well placed to automate tasks such as configuration, troubleshooting, observability, and network security, Solo.io…
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National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency
National Grid Partners, the venture capital and innovation arm of the UK utility firm, has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in AI startups in the energy field. With pressure on the grid increasing, the investment division is exploring solutions that will help make the grid more efficient, resilient, and dynamic. This means improving efficiency, cutting customer costs, reducing emissions,…
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Pressure rises to bolster data center energy efficiency as IT leaders worry demand is pushing the grid to breaking point
IT leaders are increasingly concerned about both data center energy efficiency and supply, with the rapid expansion of AI putting strain on national infrastructure. Research from Cadence found that three-quarters of data centers face increased pressure from AI-driven demands. As a result, seven-in-ten IT decision makers warn that the national grid is being pushed to breaking point. “AI is driving…
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Java developers are facing serious productivity issues: Staff turnover, lengthy redeploy times, and a lack of resources are hampering efficiency – but firms are banking on AI tools to plug the gaps
Java developers are encountering significant productivity barriers, according to new research, prompting businesses to take drastic measures to boost efficiency. Perforce Software’s 2025 Java Developer Productivity report revealed barriers to Java developer productivity can take on many forms, but the most significant issue hurting their ability to work effectively was insufficient documentation (41%). Lacking robust documentation means devs have to…
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Kiwi.com: From crisis to efficiency through modern cloud solutions
In times of crisis, a company’s ability to reinvent itself can make all the difference between survival and failure. The story of Kiwi.com, one of the world’s largest airline ticketing platforms, shows how an inspired technology decision can turn a difficult situation into an opportunity for efficiency. At the height of the pandemic, when the travel industry was facing its…
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