Sustainability stories - Page 40
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.
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.
Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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smart cities
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data analytics
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ai
AI is set to transform urban living through Smart Cities, enhancing public welfare and citizen satisfaction while prioritising ethics and sustainability.
Empowering modern IT: The strategic shift to colocation
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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apm
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clean technologies
As businesses adapt to the evolving digital landscape, colocation facilities are increasingly favoured for enhanced security and cost efficiency in IT management.
Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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power / energy
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genai
Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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dei
STACK Infrastructure has raised an additional USD $3 billion in green financing to advance sustainable development projects in the U.S., supporting eco-friendly expansion.
Radix & Cognite team up to revolutionise industrial data
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Radix and Cognite join forces to boost data management and asset performance across diverse industries with AI-driven Industrial Applications Library.
Google's AI-driven emissions surge prompts sustainability debate
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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ai
Google's carbon emissions have surged nearly 50% due to AI's energy demands, urging industry leaders to seek sustainable solutions like quantum computing.
Telematics to shape greener transport futures
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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fleet management
Telematics is revolutionising fleet management in Southeast Asia, driving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, ultimately paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
Vertiv unveils MegaMod CoolChip for rapid AI infrastructure deployment
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
Vertiv's new MegaMod CoolChip data centre, with liquid cooling, speeds up AI infrastructure deployment by 50%, offering a flexible, high-efficiency solution.
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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customers
Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.
Education sector to boost public cloud budgets as sustainability leads
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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storage
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edutech
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data protection
Education institutions globally will boost public cloud storage budgets, prioritising sustainability and AI adoption, as cloud-first strategies gain momentum in 2024.
New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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data privacy
New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.
CFOs & CIOs in ANZ align to optimise tech investments
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
A new report reveals CFOs and CIOs in ANZ are tightening collaborations to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business results.
IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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uc
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devops
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
NTT DATA launches Edge AI to modernise industrial operations
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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fleet management
NTT DATA has launched its innovative Edge AI platform to streamline industrial operations by enhancing real-time data integration and decision-making capabilities.
Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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ai
HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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clean technologies
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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uc
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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storage
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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.