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Sustainability stories - Page 5

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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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'Illuminate 2.0' sparks tech conversations at annual Mysuru event
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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L&T Technology Services and The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysuru held the enlightening second annual Illuminate 2.0 event, with industry leaders discussing technological advancements and sharing invaluable insights.
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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.
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AI & sustainability drive 2024 delivery service trends
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Advancements in artificial intelligence and a push for sustainability are poised to shape the 2024 landscape of delivery services, responding to growing consumer expectations.
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Nokia & Orange develop 'extreme deep sleep' energy-saving tech
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Nokia and Orange have partnered to create an advanced power-saving technology called 'extreme deep sleep', capable of reportedly reducing mobile network energy consumption by a factor of eight.
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Three businesses building on multi-cloud benefits
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Leaders in financial services, retail, and construction are harnessing multi-cloud computing for innovation, cost reductions and improved data performance.
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Schneider Electric launches Alliance SI Energize Program in Australasia
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Schneider Electric launches the unique Alliance SI Energize Program in Australia and New Zealand to equip system integrators with tools and expertise for business expansion into industrial technology and sustainability.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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accounting systems
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digital banking
Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Telr collaborates with Fils for greener payment infrastructures
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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payment gateways
Digital payment giant Telr collaborates with climate fintech Fils in a strategic effort to reduce emissions within payment infrastructures, bolstering UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategy.
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CBA pilots emissions tracking program with Ruminati for Australian farmers
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Ruminati and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia initiate a pilot programme to provide farmers in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales with data for tracking, modelling and reducing emissions.
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ThingsAt first in Australia to earn HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Device management provider ThingsAt is the first Australian partner to achieve the 2024 HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility.
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5 supply chain strategies to prepare for inflation & potential recession
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.
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Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
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Canon UK expands i-SENSYS line with high-performance printers
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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Canon UK fortifies its i-SENSYS and i-SENSYS X A4 printer range with six new models, delivering improved scanning performance.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.
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Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.
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Adobe & Christian Cowan unveil world's first reconfigurable dress
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Adobe partners with renowned designer Christian Cowan to unveil the world's first wearable and electronically adaptable garment, employing Adobe's Primrose technology, at NYFW Fall/Winter 2024.
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UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.
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Equinix expands renewable energy commitment with PPA
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Equinix extends its commitment to generating over 1GW of clean energy globally, by executing a new Power Purchase Agreement in Australia.
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Opera to launch green AI cluster in Iceland by 2024
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Nordic firm Opera announces plans for an AI data cluster in Kevalík, Iceland, powered entirely by green energy, aiming to propel forward its AI-driven browser technology.