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Sustainability stories - Page 48

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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New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.
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Nokia unveils software to monetise backup batteries

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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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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Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.
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TCS & Co-op expand partnership to further cloud-first strategy

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Tata Consultancy Services and The Co-operative Group boost their long-term partnership, gearing up for cloud-first strategy to fuel Co-op's business growth and sustainability ambitions.
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Greenhushing: A 'how to' for businesses to get their confidence back

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Greenhushing is a significant threat to climate progress, and it's time for businesses to proudly communicate their legitimate efforts.
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Myriota expands in EMEA region, appoints ex-AccelerComm's Robert Barnes as VP

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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Australian IoT firm Myriota plans to extend its footprint into the EMEA region, with former AccelerComm's Robert Barnes leading the expansion as VP EMEA.
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Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.
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Dell unveils largest range of AI laptops for businesses

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Dell Technologies to reveal largest-ever collection of AI-based commercial laptops and mobile stations, designed to prepare companies for the AI era at MWC.
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Johnson Matthey chooses Aras Innovator for digital transformation

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Johnson Matthey has selected Aras Innovator to upgrade its legacy systems and facilitate the digitisation of its worldwide operations starting Q1 2024.
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Intel unveils Foundry for AI integration & technology evolution

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Intel launches first-of-its-kind foundry service aimed at furthering AI advancements, revealing new process roadmap with a focus on technology leadership, resilience, and sustainability.
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Nemetschek Group's ALLPLAN, FRILO, & SCIA brands merge in AEC sector overhaul

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nemetschek Group reveals merger of its AEC brands, ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA, to heighten data-driven design-to-build workflows under the ALLPLAN umbrella and boost productivity in the construction sector.
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CommScope revolutionises 5G with major Open RAN advancements

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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With its latest advancements in Open RAN technology, CommScope helps pave the way for open, sustainable and unified 5G indoor networks, extending benefits of optimised outdoor networks indoors.
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Gartner: 70% of firms to prioritise sustainability in AI cloud selection by 2027

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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By 2027, sustainability and digital sovereignty will become primary selection criteria for public cloud generative AI services, says Gartner, reflecting an evolving focus in enterprises.
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Setting a new standard for sustainability, performance and automation

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Sustainability is at the heart of 800GE, echoing the growing need for environmentally conscious networking in the operators' realm.
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Lack of innovative tools hindering IT sustainability goals

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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OpenText's report reveals a shortage of innovative tools and expertise is preventing 97% of companies from achieving IT sustainability goals.
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Exclusive: How Orbus is creating the path to digital transformation

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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London-based Orbus is redefining the global digital landscape, with CEO Gareth Burton leading the company's mission to help businesses navigate complex digital transformations.
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Nokia & Orange develop 'extreme deep sleep' energy-saving tech

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nokia and Orange have partnered to create an advanced power-saving technology called 'extreme deep sleep', capable of reportedly reducing mobile network energy consumption by a factor of eight.
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Schneider Electric launches Alliance SI Energize Program in Australasia

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Schneider Electric launches the unique Alliance SI Energize Program in Australia and New Zealand to equip system integrators with tools and expertise for business expansion into industrial technology and sustainability.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Telr collaborates with Fils for greener payment infrastructures

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Digital payment giant Telr collaborates with climate fintech Fils in a strategic effort to reduce emissions within payment infrastructures, bolstering UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategy.