Sustainability stories - Page 62
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.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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dc
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cleantech
Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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dei
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cleantech
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auckland university
The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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blancco
Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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cleantech
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voip
A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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iot
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cleantech
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sustainability
Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.
Energy efficiency, decent budgets and strong teams crucial for data centre projects
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dc
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cleantech
Energy efficiency and data center relocation are top priorities for IT professionals in 2020, according to a poll by Secure I.T. Environments.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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sustainability
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united nations
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
Sign on Glass is a green initiative that reduces costs and increases productivity
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Sign on Glass offers a sustainable solution to traditional paper-based processes, reducing costs and boosting productivity through digitised proof of delivery.
Asia Pacific’s accelerating need to optimise IT infrastructure
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Optimising data centre resources means you can use them to improve IT capacity, paving the way for new services operating at greater efficiency.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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uc
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cleantech
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telco
The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Predictions for the print industry in 2020
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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pam
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edge computing
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Disruption in the print sector is likely to create significant opportunities this year for savvy organisations.
HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with Swiss organisations to launch a data centre efficiency label aimed at decarbonising and reducing energy use.
Uber’s JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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cleantech
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uber
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sustainability
Uber's JUMP e-scooters have officially launched in Auckland, allowing users to access the service through the Uber app.
NZ's first impact fund invests in Auckland company Grounded
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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healthtech
The Auckland-based business supplies a range of sustainably sourced packaging, including mailer boxes and bags for eCommerce.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The survey found that 86% of businesses don’t consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
NZ tech start up wins innovation award
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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cleantech
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awards
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sustainability
CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.
Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone legal, regulatory and sustainability director Juliet Jones says she’s pleased with the company’s progress but as always, there’s still work to do.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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power / energy
The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
KPMG rolls out blockchain-backed track and trace platform
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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blockchain
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
KPMG unveils KPMG Origins, a blockchain-based track and trace platform, across Asia Pacific to enhance transparency and traceability in diverse industries.