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First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
Digital Transformation

First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions

Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Unified Communications

Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand

The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022

Global Stories

Johnson Controls creates platform for sustainable future
Hyperscale

Johnson Controls creates platform for sustainable future

Johnson Controls has announced an industry-first hyperscale data center platform intended to assist cloud providers in meeting ambitious sustainability goals.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Key considerations for businesses transitioning to a paperless office
Unified Communications

Key considerations for businesses transitioning to a paperless office

While the digital transformation process can be daunting, it has become necessary for organisations to achieve the next level of efficiency and success.

By Mark Brown • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Network Infrastructure

Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT

Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Power / Energy

New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries

OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry
Manufacturing

Internet of Things helps NZ glass manufacturer disrupt the industry

The Internet of Things is helping New Zealand glass manufacturer AGP disrupt the industry with four-day supply delivery.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Artificial intelligence and reshaping business priorities for the environment
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence and reshaping business priorities for the environment

APAC business decision makers are now putting increasing investment in environmental, social and corporate governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs
Space Technologies

AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs

Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of two global accelerator programs to help startups address challenges in healthcare, space, and sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Using technology in business to reach sustainability goals
DataCentre infrastructure

Using technology in business to reach sustainability goals

Organisations can look to their technology architecture for ways to save energy and reduce their impact in an effort to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

By Peter Fuller • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Sustainability improves bottom line for 44% of organisations
Supply Chain

Sustainability improves bottom line for 44% of organisations

Enhanced efficiency, innovation and revenue growth are amongst the top benefits of sustainability initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Sustainability improves profit for 44% of organisations
Supply Chain

Sustainability improves profit for 44% of organisations

NTT has released the results of a global corporate sustainability survey, identifying the most effective business practices to advance sustainability goals.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Infosys report: Use of data for sustainability
Data Analytics

Infosys report: Use of data for sustainability

Corporate sector leading sustainability efforts, using data to improve practices, according to Infosys. (110 characters).

By Semra Barutchu • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Forrester reports on how digital technology is changing how we bank
Digital Transformation

Forrester reports on how digital technology is changing how we bank

Digital banking is transforming the industry as new customers join, contactless payments surge, and challenger banks rise, says Forrester.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Tencent sets goal for carbon neutrality, 100% green power
Supply Chain

Tencent sets goal for carbon neutrality, 100% green power

Internet and technology company Tencent has announced it plans to become carbon neutral by 2030 across its operations and supply chain.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals
Hyperscale

Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals

Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Chayora receives Uptime Institute Gold Certification
Hyperscale

Chayora receives Uptime Institute Gold Certification

Uptime Institute has awarded Chayora Tier III Gold Certification of Operation Sustainability for its utilisation of infrastructure at its Tianjin campus.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022