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Sustainability stories - Page 60

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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Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.
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CAST donates revenue portion to Clean Air Task Force for sustainability efforts

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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In a boost for green tech, software company CAST donates to Clean Air Task Force as part of their sustainability pledge to divert 10% of their Green Software Insights revenue towards eco-focused charities.
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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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Eco-friendly technologies crucial to mitigate transportation emissions

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Australia grapples with a 22% increase in transportation emissions since 2005, spurring the Government to pledge over $100bn per annum to sustainable solutions.
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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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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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AirTrunk opens new hyperscale data centre HQ in Sydney

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk has unveiled its new global headquarters in Sydney, Australia - a hub for tech-savvy talent and innovation.
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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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Equinix launches Australia's largest data centre solar system

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Global digital infrastructure firm Equinix has unveiled an extensive 1MW rooftop solar system, one of Australia's largest data centre solar deployments, in Melbourne.
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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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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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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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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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Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Customer pressures for greener alternatives coupled with increasing regulatory scrutiny makes sustainability a strategic priority in 2024.