Sustainability stories - Page 51
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.
SoftBank introduces an AI-powered floor cleaning robot
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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robots
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fleet management
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ai
SoftBank Robotics says the robot requires low maintenance and is easily monitored by operators through an interactive fleet management system.
New report calls for tighter guidelines on data centre sustainability
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
A new Cushman & Wakefield report is calling for water consumption and carbon emissions to be measured in addition to power usage.
NEC predicts AON as a next-generation infrastructure
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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cleantech
NEC's open optical transmission devices support multi-vendor configurations, allowing customers to procure and combine equipment from multiple vendors.
IBM LinuxONE servers help clients reach sustainability goals
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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application security
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multi-cloud
IBM unveils LinuxONE Emperor 4, a highly scalable server that reduces energy consumption by up to 75% and has a smaller carbon footprint.
OpenText announces guiding framework to achieving ESG goals
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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dei
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cleantech
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opentext
OpenText has announced the launch of the OpenText Zero-In Initiative, the company's guiding framework to achieving global impact goals.
Aotearoa businesses sitting on untapped goldmine of old tech
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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uc
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dei
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cleantech
Study finds New Zealand businesses are not truly aware of the economic benefits of sustainable e-waste management.
Salesforce launches new research into net-zero economy
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce research shows that 87% of Australian businesses believe technology is crucial for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro to provide better electricity in NSW
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
Idemitsu Australia signs AU$9.45m funding agreement with NSW Government's Energy Corporation for Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro project.
Exclusive: HP NZ shares the key to successful channel partnerships
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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cloud services
HP has been operating in New Zealand for over 50 years and has built up a strong and loyal network of channel partners and customers during this time.
How the transition to lithium-ion batteries for UPS applications will impact sustainability
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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supply chain & logistics
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power / energy
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cleantech
Transitioning from VRLA to lithium-ion batteries in data centres has clear benefits for sustainability, says Schneider Electric's Joe Craparotta.
Uptick in Aussie businesses looking to embrace sustainable travel
Thu, 25th Aug 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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sap
Sustainability, and the role technology has in managing corporate travel, has become a major focal point for business leaders.
Microsoft accelerating NZ tech sector with new data centres
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft’s forthcoming New Zealand data centres are introducing hyperscale public cloud capabilities on a scale previously unseen in the country.
Lenovo launches CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across ANZ
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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cleantech
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lenovo
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sustainability
Lenovo has announced the rollout of a new, first-of-its-kind CO2 Offset Service for SMBs across Australia and New Zealand.
CDC hyperscale data centres now open in New Zealand
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
CDC Data Centres (CDC) says two new, state-of-the-art hyperscale data centres are now open for business in Auckland.
Empyrion DC announces 40MW green data center in South Korea
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Empyrion DC is developing a 40MW green data center in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, investing up to USD$400 million to meet high enterprise demands.
NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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uc
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cleantech
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voip
The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.
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PwC appoints Kristin Stubbins & Liz O'Brien as Assurance leader & Audit business leader
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
The company has made leadership changes to its Assurance practice to support strategic growth opportunities in the Audit and Trust - Risk businesses.
40 Aussie schools sign up to sustainability teaching app
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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edutech
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cleantech
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apps
Over 40 schools have signed up to a new online app that helps teachers to engage students in learning about sustainability throughout the curriculum.
Visa launches Eco Benefits solutions in Australia and NZ
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Eco Benefits is a suite of sustainability-focused solutions that will help Visa cardholders better understand the environmental impact of their payments.
Green hydrogen company Hysata raises AUD $42.5 million
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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funding
Global investors back Australian company Hysata's hydrogen electrolyser tech as it closes Series A funding round at AUD $42.5m.