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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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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres plans for net carbon neutrality by 2030
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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The company admits it’s an ambitious goal, but it’s a necessary goal that recognises the efforts needed to address climate change.
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The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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The trucks add to the Group’s expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
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NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.
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Businesses more digitally savvy and sustainable since lockdown
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Workplaces are operating more efficiently as a result of digital processes implemented because of COVID-19 working requirements, according to a new study.
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Dicker Data opens the doors to its new $74m HQ and distribution facility
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Dicker Data unveils new $74m HQ and distribution centre in Sydney, prioritizing sustainability and employee wellbeing.
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Accenture and Salesforce expand partnership to help embed business sustainability
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Accenture and Salesforce are expanding their alliance to embed sustainability into businesses and meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Euro data center & cloud providers commit to climate neutrality by 2030
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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The initiative is called the Climate Neutral Data Centre pact and is entirely self-regulated by its signatories.
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LASER delves deeper into consumer smart home products
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Australia's LASER is releasing its second generation of smart home products, including security cameras and smart doorbells.
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Advanced materials for smart cities valued as $400bn market
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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New materials valued as a $400 billion market are the key to enabling ambitious smart cities, according to a new report.
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Fujitsu commits to indigenous businesses and sustainability with latest development
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Fujitsu installs 99.6kW solar panel system on its Queensland data center roof, supporting indigenous businesses and sustainability goals.
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How can active front end drives reduce operating and capital costs for data centres?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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Data centers can achieve energy savings of 20 to 60% by using variable speed drives, but they can also cause energy losses due to harmonics.
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Australia’s environment deserves real-time monitoring
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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Australia’s environment is at risk due to a lack of real-time monitoring. The new outcomes-based regulatory framework misses the mark without EIoT technology.
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Colt Data Centre Services appoints director of sustainability
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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Colt Data Center Services hires its first director of sustainability as it aims to increase energy efficiency for itself and customers.
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Digital enviro tech could save companies money but adoption is slow
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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According to a report from Frost & Sullivan and Envirosuite, environmental management tools can bring growth, innovation and bottom-line savings.
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Webinar: The future of data centres in the face of climate change
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation. APAC data center market to reach $28bn by 2024. Focus on sustainable solutions in Southeast Asia.
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Environmental Intelligence sector increasingly important, report states
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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Two-thirds of businesses are falling behind in adopting environmental technology, despite its numerous benefits, according to a new report.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Autodesk?
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Autodesk's regional director for ANZ talks sustainability and digital events at Autodesk University. Watch now.
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Why Southeast Asia is at the forefront of a new wave of sustainable data centers
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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Southeast Asia, led by Singapore, is spearheading a move towards sustainable data centres amid rising digital transformation and energy consumption concerns.
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Southeast Asia to be fastest-growing data center region - report
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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Southeast Asia projected to be fastest-growing region for data centers, with 89% of experts expecting significant growth in the next five years, says study.
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Epson steps up sustainability with Platinum rating
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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After three Golds, gaining the Platinum rating indicates that Epson was ranked among the top 1% of companies in the industry.