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Sustainability Daily Podcast 11/04/2025
Welcome back! Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of tech breakthroughs, research insights, and partnerships shaping a more secure, efficient, and sustainable future.
Cisco simplifies security for managed service providers, accelerating their Hybrid Mesh Firewall deployments and business growth
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By Author not listed | Published: November 3, 2025
Cisco introduced new multi-customer management features in Security Cloud Control, allowing MSPs to deploy and operate Hybrid Mesh Firewall and other services from a single, AI-powered console. The update promises faster time-to-market, lower operating costs, and easier expansion through centralized oversight, granular RBAC, streamlined licensing, and platform APIs. General availability is expected in February 2026, positioning MSPs to better counter today’s hyper-distributed, AI-driven threats.
Introducing repeatable branch deployments and operations with Branch as Code
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By Snezana Mitrovic | Published: November 3, 2025
Cisco’s Unified Branch with Branch as Code brings Infrastructure as Code and NetDevOps to branch networks, replacing manual device-by-device setup with declarative YAML-based configurations. Built-in testing, version control, and centralized management drive faster rollouts, consistent policy, and quick, auditable rollbacks. The solution also includes AI-powered TAC support, helping teams diagnose and resolve issues quickly at scale.
Reimagining cultural heritage conservation through VR, metaverse, and digital twins: an AI and blockchain-based framework
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By Weiyi Zhang, Nooriati Taib, Mariati Taib | Published: November 3, 2025
This research proposes an integrated framework combining AI-driven modeling, interactive functionality, digital twins, and blockchain/NFTs to improve heritage conservation effectiveness. An analysis of 575 survey responses shows immersive user experience and digital authenticity as key mediators of impact, pointing to practical pathways for more engaging, verifiable digital heritage projects. The work underscores the importance of energy-efficient tech, policy frameworks, and rigorous measurement in future deployments.
Birchtech to collaborate with Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC) for utility water testing
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By GlobeNewswire | Published: November 3, 2025
Birchtech signed a letter of intent with CEC to deliver Rapid Small-Scale Column Testing (RSSCT) for water utilities nationwide via its Analytical Design Center in Grand Forks, ND. The collaboration aims to speed decisions on granular activated carbon performance and compliance strategies, giving utilities cost-effective, fast-turnaround insights. It also supports broader efforts to address complex contaminants, including PFAS, with scalable, data-driven solutions.
AI in food processing market size to reach USD 138.26 billion by 2034, driven by rising automation and safety demands
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By Precedence Research | Published: November 3, 2025
A new market outlook projects AI in food processing to grow from USD 14.78 billion in 2025 to USD 138.26 billion by 2034 (28.2% CAGR), led by applications in quality and safety inspection and process automation. North America leads adoption while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region; early adopters report quick paybacks and meaningful defect reductions. As computer vision and machine learning move from pilots to production, food companies are using AI to improve traceability, reduce waste, and enhance consumer trust.
