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Sustainability stories

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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Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection
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Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.
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The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength
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America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.
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Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.
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Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future
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On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
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RETN deploys 400GbE optics to boost Eurasian network capacity
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network infrastructure
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RETN has deployed 400GbE coherent pluggable optics across its Pan-Eurasian IP network, boosting capacity and cutting power use by 40%.
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AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies
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AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.
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The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy
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Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.
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VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
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VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
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Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
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Siemens to acquire Wevolver, expanding global engineering reach
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Siemens Digital Industries Software will acquire Wevolver to enhance its Supplyframe platform and expand its reach to millions of engineers worldwide.
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Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
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NextCycle triumphs in Siemens & Sony immersive design contest
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Siemens and Sony’s first Immersive Design Challenge saw over 900 students compete, with Germany’s NextCycle team winning for sustainable EV battery digital twin innovation.
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Supply chain challenges in the railroad tie industry: The case for sustainable alternatives
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Supply chain turmoil amid hurricanes and scarce timber drives North America's railroad tie industry toward sustainable composite alternatives for resilience.
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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth
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cleantech
Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.
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Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
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smartphones
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wearables
The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.
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Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus
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data protection
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physical security
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cleantech
Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.
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Junction 4 Pallets & Tracworx unveil real-time solution
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supply chain & logistics
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Junction 4 Pallets and Tracworx launch a digital traceability solution to boost reusable plastic container management, cutting losses and enhancing sustainability.
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Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
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Data centres face pressure to improve energy & sustainability
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Rising cloud computing demand prompts businesses to adopt sustainable data centre practices, reducing energy use and carbon footprints with Node4's green strategies.
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Indonesia hosts inaugural AI Day to drive mining innovation
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison spearheads Indonesia's first AI Day to boost digital adoption and sustainability in the mining sector in Jakarta.