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Sustainability stories - Page 19

Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
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RES becomes largest independent renewable service provider globally
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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RES becomes the world's largest independent renewables service provider, having doubled its business by acquiring Ingeteam's division and diversifying its services.
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IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.
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IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.
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IWD 2024: How Industrial IoT Can Enable Industry 5.0
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Industrial IoT's role in enabling Industry 5.0 is explored, highlighting how it boosts productivity, sustainability and worker welfare through digital transformation.
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IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn’t kept pace with their needs
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.
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Logitech's MX Brio webcam to redefine creative digital collaboration
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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developers
Logitech readies to launch its advanced MX Brio webcam, featuring 4K, AI enhancements and noise cancellation to delight creatives and developers with high-quality collaboration.
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HPE enhances GreenLake for File Storage, leading in AI storage innovation
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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HPE unveils major enhancements to its GreenLake for File Storage service, offering a four-fold capacity and two-fold performance in AI and data-lake workloads, endorsing a substantial shift in enterprise AI adoption.
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FPT Software pioneers carbon reporting in Vietnamese tech sector
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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FPT Software sets a first in Vietnam's tech sector with its new carbon accounting initiative, marking a significant step towards its Net-Zero goal and supporting Vietnam's environmental targets.
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Empyrion DC secures SGD$133m green loan from UOB for Singapore data centre
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Empyrion DC secures its first green loan of SGD$133 million from UOB, bolstering its commitment to environmental sustainability and aiding operations of the award-winning SG1 Dodid Data Centre.
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AI & sustainability top concerns for Aussie CIOs, report reveals
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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5g & beyond
Australian CIOs prioritise AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, according to the 10th annual CIO Report from Logicalis Australia, underscoring the strategic importance of their role.
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HP to host global conference on future AI & hybrid systems
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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HP sets the stage for its world-renowned 'Future Ready – United We Win' conference in Las Vegas, with 1,500 global partners anticipated to explore pivotal technological intersections of hybrid systems and generative AI.
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Bridge Data Centres announces further Malaysian expansion
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Bridge Data Centres takes its first step towards expansion in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, signalling landmark growth in Asia's tech landscape.
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Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.
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TeamViewer's software usage reduces CO2 emissions significantly, study finds
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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TeamViewer's global use has helped avoid up to 44.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2022, equivalent to 42k round trips between London and Tokyo.
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Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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solar power
Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.
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CAST donates revenue portion to Clean Air Task Force for sustainability efforts
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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climate change
In a boost for green tech, software company CAST donates to Clean Air Task Force as part of their sustainability pledge to divert 10% of their Green Software Insights revenue towards eco-focused charities.
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New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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sustainability
New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.
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Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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Nokia's new Virtual Power Plant Controller Software turns idle backup batteries at mobile base stations into an asset, reducing energy costs and emissions.
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Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.
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Eco-friendly technologies crucial to mitigate transportation emissions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.