David Jones leans on Snowflake for de-merger modernisation

David Jones is using Snowflake as a data integration fabric to accelerate its digital transformation following its de-merger from South Africa’s Woolworths Holdings two years ago. The department store adopted Snowflake at the same time as it formalised the creation of a new IT division and operating model under the leadership of chief technology officer […]

Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centres

Google has signed agreements with two US electric utilities to reduce its AI data centre power consumption during times of surging demand on the grid when energy-intensive AI use outpaces power supplies. Utilities in the country have been inundated with requests for electricity for Big Tech’s AI data centres, with demand eclipsing total available power […]