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Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
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Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years’ experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.
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Dirty Looks pioneers eco-friendly film rendering with Deep Green
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climate change
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For the first time in the UK, post-production company Dirty Looks uses Deep Green's innovative heat-reuse technology for eco-friendly film rendering, paving the way towards sustainability.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
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ai
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government funding
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transparency
UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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AI & sustainability top concerns for Aussie CIOs, report reveals
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digital transformation
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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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NexGen Cloud rolls out Europe's first AI Supercloud
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power / energy
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chip
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renewable energy
NexGen Cloud, partnered with AQ Compute, plans to roll out Europe's first AI Supercloud from a novel, net-zero AI datacentre in Norway.
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Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries
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smartphones
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power / energy
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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GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
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testing
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
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Intel unveils AI-focused vPro platform for commercial use in 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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Intel introduces its new vPro platform, powered by Core Ultra processor, promising clients enhanced security, manageability and AI experiences; revolutionising business technology in 2024.
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Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services
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wfh
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.
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Myriota appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA in global expansion move
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digitisation
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sales
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oracle
Australian satellite IoT firm, Myriota, appoints Robert Barnes as VP EMEA, marking a significant stride in global expansion after successful growth in APAC and the Americas.
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Australian tech firms spearhead mining efficiency & sustainability
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Small Australian tech firms, including innovators Plotlogic and global drone solutions, drive sustainable innovation and efficiency in global mining; key players in the industry's ‘race to net-zero’.
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Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health
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storage
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Businesses must directly tackle carbon emissions for financial savings and reputation; enterprises are urged to follow five steps towards digital sobriety and cleaner carbon health.
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Huawei & Yancheng's Net Zero Carbon Project wins Energy Globe Award
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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huawei
Huawei and Yancheng Power Supply Company's joint venture, the Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus Project, earns the prestigious Energy Globe Award for a modern blend of clean energy and digitalisation.
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French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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mobility
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digital transformation
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tablets & laptops
ArcelorMittal France has leveraged Getac's robust computing solutions, including rugged tablets, to enhance maintenance and production operations since 2020, improving productivity and efficiency.
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£200m boost for Deep Green's eco-friendly tech from Octopus Energy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Deep Green's innovative technology that transforms data centre waste heat into community benefits receives a £200m investment from Octopus Energy, leading to potential UK-wide energy reductions.
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Wokingham's Nebula Global Services launches sustainable tech blueprint
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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sustainability
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carbon emissions
Wokingham-based tech firm Nebula Global Services announces a sustainability-driven blueprint as an integral part of its rebranding strategy, aiming to transform the international tech services industry.
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Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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uk government
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renewable energy
Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.
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Tech removing barriers to green construction practices
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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data sharing
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climate change
APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.
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AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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AI, sustainability, social commerce, and value provision will redefine retail and online sectors in 2024, predicts ecommerce specialist, Paul Waddy.
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Acer reveals Aspire Vero 16 and Aspire Go laptops, prioritising carbon neutrality
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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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e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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digital transformation
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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Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.
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Power Trip’s 'Game Plan' to accelerate NZ's switch to EVs
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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cartech
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fulton hogan
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evs
Power Trip's 'Game Plan' app, aiming to expedite New Zealand's switch to electric vehicle fleets, provides advanced analytical tools.
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Celonis forecasts transformative impact of Process Mining in 2024
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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predictions
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workforce management
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capital
Celonis leaders predict pivotal role of Process Mining technology in transforming businesses for increased efficiency by 2024.