Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen people talk about “the cloud”, it sounds weightless, something almost magical floating in the sky. Except that it isn’t. It lives on the ground, in data centres filled with servers that store, process and move staggering amounts of information every second. These data centres consume energy, occupy land, use metals and minerals from global supply chains – and they need vast amounts of water for cooling.
Unlocking venture capital to kickstart SME investments
Reading Time: 4 minutesHigh inflation has driven SME interest rates up by 30% in 2022, making alternative finance like venture capital crucial for growth. Governments are working to develop VC markets.
