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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
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Veritas launches Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Veritas has launched Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud data security and recovery with AI-driven automation for customers.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Logitech launches AI-powered, eco-friendly camera

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Logitech's MeetUp 2, an AI-powered USB conferencing camera with a focus on sustainability, promises to enhance virtual meetings.
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Logitech launches lightweight Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Logitech unveils Keys-To-Go 2, an ultra-portable wireless keyboard for various devices. Priced at NZD $149.95, this eco-friendly keyboard enhances mobile productivity.
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Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.
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Epicor & Climatiq partner to enhance ERP sustainability tools

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Epicor partners with Climatiq Technologies to integrate advanced carbon calculations into its ERP systems, aiming to boost sustainability and profitability.
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Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Kobo's Libra Colour eReader, priced at NZD $399, brings vibrant colours to life for children's books, magazines, and graphic novels.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.
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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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AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP

Thu, 30th May 2024
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AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.
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Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking

Wed, 29th May 2024
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Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.
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Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.
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Alberto Ravagni appointed CEO of Net Zero Innovation Hub

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Alberto Ravagni, known for his clean energy expertise, is appointed CEO of the Net Zero Innovation Hub for European Data Centers, aimed at decarbonising data centres.
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Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Safeguarding business interests, sustainability and creating cutting-edge experiences are three mobile access trends revolutionising the commercial real estate sector.
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Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
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Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Amid complexities in cloud adoption, comprehensive observability emerges as a key tool for businesses to manage cloud waste, optimise costs, and streamline their IT spending.
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How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.