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Sustainability stories - Page 32

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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Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Acer seeks carbon neutrality with its Aspire Vero 16 AI PC featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 and Aspire Go 14 laptops, utilising post-consumer recycled materials and aiming to reduce emissions throughout their lifecycles.
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Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.
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Thoughtworks unveils Looking Glass report, demystifying latest tech trends
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data privacy
Thoughtworks unveils the fourth edition of its Looking Glass report, outlining five key tech trends and challenges for companies, with a focus on the role and risks of GenAI in business operations.
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Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.
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e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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E& enterprise partners with Fintech startup, Fils, to pioneer a sustainable digital payments system in the UAE, allowing customers to offset carbon emissions with each transaction.
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Alienware unveils innovative QD-OLED gaming monitors at CES 2024
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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digital entertainment
Alienware introduces two revolutionary QD-OLED gaming monitors, the 4K Alienware 32 and 360Hz Alienware 27, debuting at CES 2024, both awarded the CES Innovation Award for their superior visuals and enhanced user experience.
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The future of data storage in the AI era
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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2024 to usher in transformative data storage advancements pivotal for AI, with hard drive technology leaps delivering greater capacity and sustainability, fuelling a greener digital future.
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DPO signs power purchase agreement for green Texas data centres
Sat, 6th Jan 2024
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Green data centre operator, Digital Power Optimization, Inc., secures renewable energy supply through a PPA with a multinational provider, planning to directly harness wind power from Texas farms for its facilities.
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IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model
Sat, 6th Jan 2024
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IGEL new Preventative Security Model aims to redefine secure enterprise endpoints and boost Zero Trust, with a showcase due at upcoming IGEL DISRUPT 24 forum.
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How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.
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Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
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Dell unveils AI-powered XPS lineup with revamped design at CES
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Dell unveils innovative XPS lineup at CES, featuring AI-enabled functionality, state-of-the-art design and eco-conscious materials, setting a new standard in laptop technology.
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Dell unveils world's first 40-inch 5K monitor at CES 2024
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Dell marks 9 years of display innovation by releasing the world's first 40-inch 5K monitor, awarded five-star certification for eye comfort from TUV Rheinland at CES 2024.
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3M unveils world's first self-charging headset at CES 2024
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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headsets
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sustainability
3M pioneers the world's first self-charging communications headset, using solar cell technology to convert indoor and outdoor light into continuous power.
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India's 'Green Revolution 2.0' spearheaded by Agri-Tech and NGO
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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collaboration
India's Plasma Water Solutions collaborates with The Heartfulness Institute, kickstarting 'Green Revolution 2.0' for sustainable food security with breakthrough plasma technology and conservation practices.
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'Circle of Toys' launches to connect UK, Ukrainian toy donors & recipients
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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donors
The Circle of Toys tech platform, created by Find Refuge, seeks to unite British and Ukrainian families through the donation of pre-loved toys, with its direct donation scheme already attracting more than 20,000 Ukrainian sign-ups seeking joyful respite amid adversity.
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Hyperscale cloud market projected to hit $3.4tn by 2034
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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The hyperscale cloud market is predicted to reach a monumental $3.4tn by 2034, driven by digital transformation initiatives worldwide.
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Rapid growth predicted for sustainable finance market
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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sustainability
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transparency
Surging demand for environmentally and socially responsible investments is set to propel the sustainable finance market, reports Future Market Insights.
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VNET partners with SDHG to spur renewable energy in China
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
China's VNET Group partners with Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings to drive renewable energy projects and cutting-edge computing infrastructures across northern China, aiming for sustainable, low-carbon growth.
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Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.