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Sustainability stories - Page 18

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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Google invests USD $5 billion in data centre expansion in Singapore
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.
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Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.
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FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Fri, 31st May 2024
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FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.
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M-Cube debuts 'Green Signage' to cut energy use by half
Fri, 31st May 2024
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M-Cube has launched its 'Green Signage' protocol, promising to cut digital signage energy use by up to 50%, aligning with new EU sustainability regulations.
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Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Persistent Systems leverages Zscaler's AI-driven security platform to fast-track its digital transformation and strengthen sustainability and ESG initiatives.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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IFS & PwC UK join forces on sustainability management solution
Thu, 30th May 2024
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IFS and PwC UK announce a strategic partnership to develop a Sustainability Management Solution, aiding companies in meeting sustainability disclosure needs.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Hitachi Vantara unveils its latest block storage appliance, designed to simplify data management for SMBs, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, leverages over a decade of expertise to drive transformative AI projects and innovations.
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Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.
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UK CEOs optimistic, prioritising AI, tech investments, survey shows
Thu, 30th May 2024
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UK CEOs are increasingly optimistic about near-term growth and prioritise AI investments, per the latest EY CEO Pulse Survey, but face challenges in arguing for sustainability.
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Kaluza & OVO Energy Australia unveil new EV & solar plans
Thu, 30th May 2024
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OVO Energy Australia and Kaluza have launched new EV and solar plans, aiming to save customers up to AUD $450 annually through enhanced load shifting and solar integration.
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Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect and AWS to enhance sustainability through a cutting-edge data platform, supporting a USD $500m green loan facility.
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Three key shifts in education that will unlock human potential
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Educational reform must focus on forward-thinking, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving to prepare students for the future of work.
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Paessler achieves ISO 9001 certification for quality excellence
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Paessler celebrates achieving ISO 9001 certification, underscoring its dedication to quality standards and customer satisfaction in IT monitoring solutions.
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Ivalua to enhance NCC Sweden's supply chain risk management
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Ivalua to digitise NCC Sweden’s supply chain with advanced risk and performance management, aiming to curb annual revenue losses of up to 15%.
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Iceland’s atNorth wins dual accolades for digital innovation
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Reykjavik's atNorth clinches top industry awards, solidifying its place in digital infrastructure with substantial CO2 and cost reductions for clients.
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Aussie businesses boost green asset investment amidst slowdown
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australian businesses have boosted investment in assets by 22%, particularly in green technologies like electric vehicles, despite a slowing economy, reports the Commonwealth Bank.
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UK firms prioritise AI & sustainability in tech purchases
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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UK enterprises are prioritising revenue growth and keeping pace with technology as top drivers for tech purchases, per a CCGroup report.
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SuperTech unveils roadmap to boost West Midlands economy
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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SuperTech, the UK’s first ProfTech supercluster, reveals a Research and Innovation Roadmap to boost Birmingham's economy, aiming to create 4,600 jobs and add £1.5bn.