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Sustainability stories - Page 20

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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Verne partners with VAXA to offset carbon emissions in Iceland
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Verne teams up with biotech firm VAXA to further cut carbon emissions, despite already using 100% renewable energy at Icelandic data centres.
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Stibo Systems launches innovative Sustainability Data Cards
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Stibo Systems unveils Sustainability Data Cards, revolutionising businesses' ability to navigate sustainability regulations, improve decision-making, and foster transparency.
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Anna Keren named new CTO of transport tech firm VivaCity
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Tech veteran Anna Keren assumes the role of Chief Technology Officer at VivaCity, set to drive further advancement of the company's transformative transport solutions.
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Infosys becomes Digital Innovation Partner for Formula E Championship
Fri, 10th May 2024
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Infosys, a leading digital services and consulting firm, announces a three-year partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as its official Digital Innovation Partner, with plans to boost fan engagement and sustainability initiatives.
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Kinly launches sustainability-focused CSR strategy
Fri, 10th May 2024
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Kinly launches a new corporate social responsibility strategy in response to 53% of enterprises struggling to find AV suppliers aligned with their ESG goals.
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atNorth appoints Jürgen Larsson as Director of Hyperscale Operations
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Jürgen Larsson, with twenty years of data centre industry expertise, is appointed Director of Hyperscale Operations at tech giant atNorth, strengthening the firm's data centre expansion aims.
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Apple unveils powerful new M4 chip for latest iPad Pro
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Apple unveils the powerful M4 chip with transformative 3-nanometer tech for the new iPad Pro, promising unprecedented performance and efficient energy use.
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Apple unveils redesigned iPad Air with advanced M2 chip
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Apple's redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Airs have been unveiled, featuring the powerful M2 chip and a suite of cutting-edge features.
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The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains
Wed, 8th May 2024
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COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.
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Apple unveils slimmest iPad Pro with impressive M4 chip
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Apple unveils ultra-thin iPad Pro with world's advanced display, swift M4 chip, and 'pro' accessories; its thinnest product yet, available in sleek finishes and sizes up to 2TB.
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Fils' carbon credit tokenisation technology lauded in PwC report
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Fils, a digital infrastructure provider, was commended in a PwC Middle East report for pioneering the use of tokenised carbon credits in sustainable finance, aiding several finance leaders, including Mashreq and Magnati, in mitigating climate change.
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Hult students win sustainability award with innovative fashion tech
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Hult Business School students win top honours and secure internships at Tata Consultancy Services in a sustainability contest, providing innovative solutions for the fashion industry's significant environmental impact.
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Operators to invest $200bn in cloud services for data demand surge
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Telecoms operators to invest over $200bn worldwide in cloud network services in the next four years, spurred by the boom in cellular data demands, anticipates Juniper Research.
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GlobalLogic recognised as leader in Everest Group's software engineering assessment
Tue, 7th May 2024
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GlobalLogic, part of the Hitachi Group, is recognised as an industry front-runner in the Everest Group's Software Product Engineering Services 2024 PEAK Matrix assessment.
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Ricoh Australia allies with Close The Loop for sustainable recycling
Mon, 6th May 2024
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Ricoh Australia collaborates with global recycling leader Close The Loop to offer a customer-centric and sustainable recycling service.
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EMCOR UK launches Carbon Transformation for sustainable workplaces
Mon, 6th May 2024
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EMCOR UK intros Carbon Transformation service, advancing the firm's decarbonisation drive with tailor-made, evidence-based solutions, directed by industry experts Kam Singh and Richard Lewis.
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AspenTech unveils strategic planning solution for sustainability pathways
Mon, 6th May 2024
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planning
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cleantech
Aspen Technology has launched its AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways, an innovative model created to assist carbon capture utilisation and decision-making in sustainability strategies.
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Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Australian tech firm Pathzero achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, bolstering data protection and cybersecurity for the company and its clients.
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Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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sportstech
The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.
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Royal Devon data centre reduces energy costs with cooling upgrade
Wed, 1st May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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healthtech
Secure I.T. Environments completes energy-efficient upgrades to the Royal Devon University Healthcare's data centre, anticipating major energy cost reductions and improving efficiency ratings.