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Sustainability stories - Page 25

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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AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.
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Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.
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Transforming manufacturing: The power of AI in Industry 5.0

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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As manufacturing gears up for Industry 5.0, AI investments in the Asia Pacific are set to rise, boosting productivity by USD $1.6 trillion by 2027.
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NVIDIA highlights innovative solutions for climate, environmental challenges

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA's GTC Sustainable Futures Showcase highlighted pioneering AI solutions to combat climate challenges, with firms aiming for greater sustainability and resilience.
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OpenADR 3.0 certification marks milestone in energy sector

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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The OpenADR Alliance has certified its first OpenADR 3.0 products, marking a significant step towards improved grid flexibility and energy management.
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Preparing Your Data Centre for AI

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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As AI technology surges in adoption, the demand for data storage capacity skyrockets, posing challenges in scaling data centres and ensuring sustainability.
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Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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As worker demands transform, the ASUS ExpertBook P5 emerges as the solution to support modern productivity and flexibility in an evolving workplace.
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Capgemini & NVIDIA partner to craft 100 AI solutions

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Capgemini has joined forces with NVIDIA to develop over 100 tailored AI agents, aimed at enhancing industry-specific applications across various sectors.
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Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.
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Nozomi Networks honoured on Fast Company's 2025 list

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Nozomi Networks has been ranked third in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies 2025 for its pivotal work in securing critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
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NextOre introduces MR analyser for underground copper mines

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NextOre has unveiled a new Magnetic Resonance analyser to boost efficiency in underground copper mining, promising fast, real-time data for improved productivity.
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GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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GoBolt has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance its supply chain efficiency, boasting a 7,600% delivery surge since 2020 while ensuring sustainability.
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Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
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APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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CIOs in the APAC region are set to prioritise technology investments for growth in 2025, with 96% focusing on new revenue generation initiatives.
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SAP honours top partners at ANZ Excellence Awards 2025

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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SAP has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Australia and New Zealand, recognising significant contributions and achievements over the past year.
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iManage reports 42% revenue growth & 305 new clients

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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iManage reports a stellar 42% growth in annual recurring revenue and adds 305 new clients, bolstered by innovations and cloud expansion in 2024.
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ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.
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Pure Storage unveils FlashBlade for AI & HPC workloads

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Pure Storage has unveiled its new FlashBlade//EXA data storage platform, aiming to resolve legacy system bottlenecks for AI and HPC workloads across Asia Pacific.
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Dynatrace app certified for sustainable digital solutions

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Dynatrace's Cost & Carbon Optimisation app has gained SDIA certification, affirming its role in accurately calculating greenhouse gas emissions for major cloud platforms.