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Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Supply Chain

Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?

Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022
Multi-cloud

Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022

28% of APAC organisations are in advanced stages of digital transformation, with one in three expected to generate over 30% of revenues from digital by 2023.

By Mark Micallef • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics
Clean technologies

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Digital Transformation

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
LOGOS and Pure Data Centres partner for APAC expansion
Hyperscale

LOGOS and Pure Data Centres partner for APAC expansion

Industrial infrastructure development firm LOGOS has partnered with Pure Data Centers (Pure DC) to expand its data center portfolio in Asia Pacific.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
EduTech

Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Health Technologies

Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify

The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
AspenTech's new software release puts greater emphasis on sustainability
Supply Chain

AspenTech's new software release puts greater emphasis on sustainability

Aspen Technology releases aspenONE V12.2 software, offering sustainability models and product capabilities to accelerate digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target
Power / Energy

Epson moves closer to 100% renewable electricity target

Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100% renewable electricity for all its domestic sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
The link between enterprise data security and sustainability
Clean technologies

The link between enterprise data security and sustainability

There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Unified Communications

Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022

Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Epson launches next-generation EcoTank home printers
Clean technologies

Epson launches next-generation EcoTank home printers

Epson's EcoTank refillable printers do away with the need for hundreds of empty cartridges, most of which end up in a landfill.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Epson named Number 1 sustainable company
Clean technologies

Epson named Number 1 sustainable company

Epson named number 1 sustainable company by Forbes Japan, focusing on long-term vision and commitment to the environment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available

The tool gives customers insight into the greenhouse gas emissions associated with using Microsoft cloud services.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
New software suite from IBM uses AI to help companies solve climate related risks
Hybrid Cloud

New software suite from IBM uses AI to help companies solve climate related risks

IBM has launched a new market category, environmental intelligence, bringing together climate science and business operations.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
IBM launches AI-powered software suite to fight climate change
Supply Chain

IBM launches AI-powered software suite to fight climate change

IBM launches environmental intelligence software leveraging AI to help businesses respond to weather and climate risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
IT leaders willing to spend green to get green
DevOps

IT leaders willing to spend green to get green

IT leaders prioritize sustainability, with 68% considering vendors' green initiatives and 79% willing to pay a premium, says CloudBolt research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Unlocking sustainability potential for data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Unlocking sustainability potential for data centres

Sustainability is a cause we all must get behind. By supporting and encouraging those in our value chains, we can create a greener future.

By Mark Deguara • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021