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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Veritas launches Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace
Data Protection

Veritas launches Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace

Veritas has launched Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud data security and recovery with AI-driven automation for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Power / Energy

Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG
Storage

Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Logitech launches lightweight Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard
Endpoint Protection

Logitech launches lightweight Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard

Logitech unveils Keys-To-Go 2, an ultra-portable wireless keyboard for various devices. Priced at NZD $149.95, this eco-friendly keyboard enhances mobile productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech
EduTech

Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech

Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Digital Transformation

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds

New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Epicor & Climatiq partner to enhance ERP sustainability tools
Partner Programmes

Epicor & Climatiq partner to enhance ERP sustainability tools

Epicor partners with Climatiq Technologies to integrate advanced carbon calculations into its ERP systems, aiming to boost sustainability and profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour
Wireless Networks

Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour

Kobo's Libra Colour eReader, priced at NZD $399, brings vibrant colours to life for children's books, magazines, and graphic novels.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Edge Computing

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

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CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies
Network Infrastructure

CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies

CSIRO, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has unveiled the Virga supercomputer, tripling the power of its predecessor while prioritising sustainability and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
RELEX Solutions unveils AI CO2 tool to aid retail sustainability
Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions unveils AI CO2 tool to aid retail sustainability

RELEX Solutions has unveiled an AI-driven CO2 Analytics tool to help firms track and report CO2 emissions from purchased goods, aligning with new regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
EduTech

Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
Customer Experience

Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Unified Communications

Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific

FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Hyperscale

Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024