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Municipality of Anchorage Updates to Latest AMCS Platform, Showcasing Visionary Approach to Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Operations
Municipality of Anchorage Updates to Latest AMCS Platform, Showcasing Visionary Approach to Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Operations

Business Wire

time30-07-2025

  • Business
  • Business Wire

Municipality of Anchorage Updates to Latest AMCS Platform, Showcasing Visionary Approach to Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Operations

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMCS, the leader in Performance Sustainability, today announced that the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, has selected the latest AMCS Platform to further modernize its operations. As the most populous city in Alaska, Anchorage is embracing innovation and sustainability by revamping its waste and recycling operations across multiple departments using a comprehensive suite of AMCS solutions. 'Our decision to move to the latest AMCS Platform reflects our commitment to forward-thinking, secure, and sustainable public service,' said Kelli Toth, Solid Waste Services Director, Municipality of Anchorage." Already an AMCS customer, the Municipality is taking a significant step forward by implementing a range of advanced modules, including Customer Portal, Smart Dispatch, Mobile, Scale, Mobile Grading, Academy, Telematics, RFID, and Vision AI, all delivered on the highly secure Microsoft Azure-based AMCS Platform. With the upgraded AMCS Platform, the Municipality of Anchorage is positioned to deliver even more reliable, efficient, and transparent waste and recycling services to residents and businesses, including enhanced curbside collection, streamlined landfill and transfer station operations, and improved access to billing, service requests, and account management through modern self-service tools. Furthermore, this modernization initiative also supports the Municipality's long-standing commitment to leveraging digital technology, operational efficiency, and data security. By adopting the latest AMCS Platform, the Municipality of Anchorage gains access to robust analytics, automated workflows, and AI-powered capabilities, enabling greater insight into business growth, enhanced asset utilization, and significantly reduced operational costs. 'Our decision to move to the latest AMCS Platform reflects our commitment to forward-thinking, secure, and sustainable public service,' said Kelli Toth, Solid Waste Services Director, Municipality of Anchorage. 'We view this as a foundational step in modernizing our commercial and residential collections, landfill, transfer stations, and Material Recovery Facility operations. AMCS gives us the solutions to streamline our processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery all while future-proofing our infrastructure.' AMCS's industry-proven deployment best practices and award-winning solutions were key drivers behind the Municipality's decision. With the latest platform, Anchorage can also drive new revenue streams, and benefit from granular, real-time analytics, all from a highly scalable, secure environment suited for future expansion. 'Anchorage is demonstrating bold leadership by embracing time-tested, purpose-built advanced technology to transform how essential public services are delivered,' said Sean Coleman, General Manager for North America at AMCS. 'Their move to the latest AMCS Platform reflects a forward-looking vision, one that prioritizes operational excellence, citizen engagement, and long-term sustainability. We're proud to continue partnering with the Municipality in delivering intelligent, data-driven solutions that not only streamline services but also create measurable value for the community.' With its focus on Performance Sustainability, AMCS helps organizations and resource-intensive industries to sustain their businesses while demonstrating environmental and social responsibility. AMCS solutions support end-to-end optimization across transport, recycling/diversion, and sustainability initiatives, empowering companies to increase profitability while reducing environmental impact. About AMCS At AMCS we are focused on Performance Sustainability, enabling companies and resource-intensive industries to sustain their businesses while demonstrating environmental and social responsibility. Built on decades of experience, our purpose-built software solutions are designed by people who understand your business, providing practical solutions for a wide range of industries including the resource, waste, recycling, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities industries. Backed by EQT Private Equity, which acquired a majority stake in 2024, AMCS is headquartered in Ireland and operates globally with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australia. The company is a market leader with over 1,300 mission-driven team members. The combined expertise of our team allows AMCS to deliver innovative solutions and extensive insight, helping customers to drive growth and achieve lasting success. As a trusted global partner, we work with over 4,000 customers in more than 80 countries delivering digital solutions that create meaningful and measurable impact by increasing customer satisfaction, enhancing sustainability, and boosting margins. At AMCS, we're ready to innovate with you - deploying our experts, processes, and technology to drive your business forward and prepare you for success in a more sustainable, net zero carbon future. Learn more at:

‘Won't survive': Australia ‘falling short' of Great Barrier Reef management goals
‘Won't survive': Australia ‘falling short' of Great Barrier Reef management goals

News.com.au

time10-07-2025

  • Politics
  • News.com.au

‘Won't survive': Australia ‘falling short' of Great Barrier Reef management goals

One of Australia's most iconic landscapes has been given just six months to turn its future around as it continues to battle environmental disasters. A full review of the Great Barrier Reef's management by the Federal Government has been requested by UNESCO's World Heritage Committee at its 47th session in Paris. The body declared Australia's 'lack of progress' in managing the reef could see it placed on the World Heritage in Danger list by early next year. The Federal Government must submit a State of Conservation report in February 2026 to outline the progress it has made tackling some of the reef's key threats, including cutting climate pollution, improving water quality, preparing for climate-driven disasters like mass bleaching and ensuring sustainable fishery management. In a response to the declaration, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said the key to the reef's survival and future lies in reef-safe climate policies. 'It's concerning, but not surprising, that the World Heritage Committee has asked Australia to make more progress on protecting the Great Barrier Reef,' AMCS Great Barrier Reef Community Campaigner Tanya Murphy told 'We are halfway through the critical decade to take strong climate action, and Australia is still falling short on meeting our climate targets. 'Australia remains one of the world's top polluters per capita. 'It continues to approve new gas projects, including here in Queensland on the doorstep of the reef, so we must do our fair share to limit warming to 1.5C by committing to a 90 per cent emissions reduction target by 2035. 'We need a clear fully funded plan to meet the pollution targets this decade.' The Albanese Government will assert its position on the ticking time bomb that is the nation's oceanic gem by September, when it will officially set Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target. The reef itself also supports 64,000 jobs and drives $6.4 billion into the economy each year. 'This is the moment. It is crunch time,' Ms Murphy said. 'I've worked on the reef as a scuba diving instructor throughout the last 14 years, and I've seen six mass coral bleaching events in the last nine. 'Seeing the bleaching happening on coral reef I've been diving on for years is hard for all of us that work on the reef, and those of us who work in the tourism industry are doing everything we can. 'Doing coral restoration projects, educating tourists about how to respect the reef, eliminating single-use plastics from the tours, helping with scientific surveys, going to beach clean-ups, volunteering for tree planting – everything we can to try and protect this amazing natural wonder, but we can't do it alone. 'We need the Australian Government to step up and set strong climate targets because at the end of the day, planting can make small areas look beautiful in the short-term but if the water keeps getting hotter, and more and more polluted, those corals won't survive. 'I'm concerned about the future of the reef – we need to take action now while we still can.'

World Environment Day asks us to help turn the tide on plastic in the ocean
World Environment Day asks us to help turn the tide on plastic in the ocean

The Advertiser

time03-06-2025

  • Health
  • The Advertiser

World Environment Day asks us to help turn the tide on plastic in the ocean

Every minute, more than 250 kilograms of plastic enter the Australian environment, that's about 145,000 tonnes each year. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia's oceans. Their plastics campaign manager, Cip Hamilton, said plastic pollution is causing unnecessary devastation to our marine life. "Every marine species has encountered plastic pollution, and none of the impacts are positive. It's entangling turtles, suffocating corals and starving seagulls," she said. "We recently saw a 90-day-old seabird chick over on Lord Howe Island with over 400 pieces of plastic in its stomach - the researchers could feel the crunch of plastic beneath their fingers as they handled the birds. This is not normal. This is not okay. We urgently need more action." The AMCS is calling for more to be done to stop plastic pollution at the source. "Corporations must be financially accountable for the packaging they place on our shelves and, importantly, we need government regulation to decrease the tidal wave of plastics that is inundating our beaches and oceans," Cip said. "We have a petition running calling for the Australian government to finalise a strong global plastics treaty, and we're also running a survey asking customers to compare the price of loose and packaged produce at the supermarkets. Last year, we found that 70 per cent of the time, it was more expensive to buy loose items than pre-packaged, so we're calling on customers to help us uncover these practices, and we'll use these results in our 2025 audit." If you want to add your voice to help reduce plastic pollution, you can sign the Strong Global Plastics Treaty petition available on You can also take part in the 2025 shopper survey by signing up on the Plastic Investigation Unit page. Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. If you want to take the challenge, you can find ideas at World Environment Day is the United Nations' biggest global platform for environmental awareness and action, celebrated every year on June 5. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution, with communities around the world encouraged to implement and advocate for lasting solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution. The global celebrations will be hosted by the Republic of Korea. Over the past 28 years, the country has made remarkable progress in improving water and air quality, managing chemicals safely, and protecting and restoring ecosystems. While plastic pollution is a major concern, it's also one we can solve. You can find more information by visiting Every minute, more than 250 kilograms of plastic enter the Australian environment, that's about 145,000 tonnes each year. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia's oceans. Their plastics campaign manager, Cip Hamilton, said plastic pollution is causing unnecessary devastation to our marine life. "Every marine species has encountered plastic pollution, and none of the impacts are positive. It's entangling turtles, suffocating corals and starving seagulls," she said. "We recently saw a 90-day-old seabird chick over on Lord Howe Island with over 400 pieces of plastic in its stomach - the researchers could feel the crunch of plastic beneath their fingers as they handled the birds. This is not normal. This is not okay. We urgently need more action." The AMCS is calling for more to be done to stop plastic pollution at the source. "Corporations must be financially accountable for the packaging they place on our shelves and, importantly, we need government regulation to decrease the tidal wave of plastics that is inundating our beaches and oceans," Cip said. "We have a petition running calling for the Australian government to finalise a strong global plastics treaty, and we're also running a survey asking customers to compare the price of loose and packaged produce at the supermarkets. Last year, we found that 70 per cent of the time, it was more expensive to buy loose items than pre-packaged, so we're calling on customers to help us uncover these practices, and we'll use these results in our 2025 audit." If you want to add your voice to help reduce plastic pollution, you can sign the Strong Global Plastics Treaty petition available on You can also take part in the 2025 shopper survey by signing up on the Plastic Investigation Unit page. Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. If you want to take the challenge, you can find ideas at World Environment Day is the United Nations' biggest global platform for environmental awareness and action, celebrated every year on June 5. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution, with communities around the world encouraged to implement and advocate for lasting solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution. The global celebrations will be hosted by the Republic of Korea. Over the past 28 years, the country has made remarkable progress in improving water and air quality, managing chemicals safely, and protecting and restoring ecosystems. While plastic pollution is a major concern, it's also one we can solve. You can find more information by visiting Every minute, more than 250 kilograms of plastic enter the Australian environment, that's about 145,000 tonnes each year. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia's oceans. Their plastics campaign manager, Cip Hamilton, said plastic pollution is causing unnecessary devastation to our marine life. "Every marine species has encountered plastic pollution, and none of the impacts are positive. It's entangling turtles, suffocating corals and starving seagulls," she said. "We recently saw a 90-day-old seabird chick over on Lord Howe Island with over 400 pieces of plastic in its stomach - the researchers could feel the crunch of plastic beneath their fingers as they handled the birds. This is not normal. This is not okay. We urgently need more action." The AMCS is calling for more to be done to stop plastic pollution at the source. "Corporations must be financially accountable for the packaging they place on our shelves and, importantly, we need government regulation to decrease the tidal wave of plastics that is inundating our beaches and oceans," Cip said. "We have a petition running calling for the Australian government to finalise a strong global plastics treaty, and we're also running a survey asking customers to compare the price of loose and packaged produce at the supermarkets. Last year, we found that 70 per cent of the time, it was more expensive to buy loose items than pre-packaged, so we're calling on customers to help us uncover these practices, and we'll use these results in our 2025 audit." If you want to add your voice to help reduce plastic pollution, you can sign the Strong Global Plastics Treaty petition available on You can also take part in the 2025 shopper survey by signing up on the Plastic Investigation Unit page. Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. If you want to take the challenge, you can find ideas at World Environment Day is the United Nations' biggest global platform for environmental awareness and action, celebrated every year on June 5. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution, with communities around the world encouraged to implement and advocate for lasting solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution. The global celebrations will be hosted by the Republic of Korea. Over the past 28 years, the country has made remarkable progress in improving water and air quality, managing chemicals safely, and protecting and restoring ecosystems. While plastic pollution is a major concern, it's also one we can solve. You can find more information by visiting Every minute, more than 250 kilograms of plastic enter the Australian environment, that's about 145,000 tonnes each year. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia's oceans. Their plastics campaign manager, Cip Hamilton, said plastic pollution is causing unnecessary devastation to our marine life. "Every marine species has encountered plastic pollution, and none of the impacts are positive. It's entangling turtles, suffocating corals and starving seagulls," she said. "We recently saw a 90-day-old seabird chick over on Lord Howe Island with over 400 pieces of plastic in its stomach - the researchers could feel the crunch of plastic beneath their fingers as they handled the birds. This is not normal. This is not okay. We urgently need more action." The AMCS is calling for more to be done to stop plastic pollution at the source. "Corporations must be financially accountable for the packaging they place on our shelves and, importantly, we need government regulation to decrease the tidal wave of plastics that is inundating our beaches and oceans," Cip said. "We have a petition running calling for the Australian government to finalise a strong global plastics treaty, and we're also running a survey asking customers to compare the price of loose and packaged produce at the supermarkets. Last year, we found that 70 per cent of the time, it was more expensive to buy loose items than pre-packaged, so we're calling on customers to help us uncover these practices, and we'll use these results in our 2025 audit." If you want to add your voice to help reduce plastic pollution, you can sign the Strong Global Plastics Treaty petition available on You can also take part in the 2025 shopper survey by signing up on the Plastic Investigation Unit page. Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. If you want to take the challenge, you can find ideas at World Environment Day is the United Nations' biggest global platform for environmental awareness and action, celebrated every year on June 5. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution, with communities around the world encouraged to implement and advocate for lasting solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution. The global celebrations will be hosted by the Republic of Korea. Over the past 28 years, the country has made remarkable progress in improving water and air quality, managing chemicals safely, and protecting and restoring ecosystems. While plastic pollution is a major concern, it's also one we can solve. You can find more information by visiting

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms
Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Irish Examiner

time04-05-2025

  • Business
  • Irish Examiner

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Jimmy Martin's AMCS has continued its expansion with the acquisition of companies in the UK and Australia. The Limerick-headquartered software firm has made more than 20 acquisitions in recent years, as it expands its presence in the waste management and recycling sector. AMCS said it has acquired London-based Selected Interventions, a software provider specialised in municipal resource management solutions with customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal waste collection services. The company's flagship ECHO program supports residential waste services for approximately 19m residents worldwide. 'Selected Interventions' and the ECHO solution are a perfect complement to AMCS and our award-winning Performance Sustainability Suite,' said Jimmy Martin, co-founder and CEO of AMCS. 'This acquisition enables us to deepen our relationships with our existing shared customers and expand our reach into new markets." AMCS also announced the acquisition of Mandalay Technologies, an Australia-headquartered provider of weighbridge and data management solutions for the waste and resource recovery industry. "Over one-third of Australia's waste facilities rely on Mandalay Technologies' cloud-based weighbridge and data management systems for their operations,' said Mr Martin. Together, Mandalay and AMCS can provide our customers in Australia with enhanced operational visibility, optimised workflows, and leverage AI-driven analytics to improve efficiency, material quality, and sustainability outcomes. Financial details of both acquisitions were not disclosed. AMCS has 1,300 employees, with 4,000 customers across 80 countries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and Australia in addition to its Limerick headquarters. Last year, private equity firm EQT acquired a majority stake in AMCS for an undisclosed amount. Following the acquisition, the co-founder, management, and others including existing majority investor Insight Partners, as well as Clearlake Capital, Highland Europe and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund are expected to retain minority stakes. Read More Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly

Marine Electricals bags Rs 30.50 crore order from Mazagon Dock for MPV project
Marine Electricals bags Rs 30.50 crore order from Mazagon Dock for MPV project

Business Upturn

time02-05-2025

  • Business
  • Business Upturn

Marine Electricals bags Rs 30.50 crore order from Mazagon Dock for MPV project

By Aman Shukla Published on May 2, 2025, 12:26 IST Marine Electricals (India) Limited, a key player in the electrical equipment industry, has recently informed exchanges that the company secured an order worth Rs. 30.50 Crore (excluding taxes) from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. This significant order pertains to the supply of electrical equipment and Automated Machinery Control Systems (AMCS) for the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vessel) Project. The contract involves the delivery of electrical equipment and AMCS over a period of 27 months. This extended delivery schedule reflects the complexity and scope of the work required for the MPV Project, underscoring Marine Electricals' capability to manage long-term projects effectively. In the exchange filing, the company shared, 'Marine Electricals (India) Limited has received order amounting to Rs. 30.50Cr (Excluding of Taxes) from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for supply of electrical equipment and AMCS for MPV Project the delivery shall be over a period of 27 months.' The company has emphasized that no promoter or promoter group has any interest in this order, ensuring transparency and aligning with good corporate governance practices. The contract is not categorized as a related party transaction, further ensuring clarity and integrity in business dealings. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at

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