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Green IT 'still a low priority': IDC
Clean technologies

Green IT 'still a low priority': IDC

Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2012
Going green
Clean technologies

Going green

Turning your office green doesn't need to be a chore. Follow simple steps, switch to energy-efficient gadgets and recycle for substantial savings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2011
Automated shut-downs a success
Clean technologies

Automated shut-downs a success

Kiwibank's automated computer shut-downs are set to save thousands in power bills and cut 32 tonnes of carbon, marking a win for sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2011
Sustainability is more than office recycling
Clean technologies

Sustainability is more than office recycling

Sustainability is not just about reducing carbon footprint, it's a financial strategy, says Julian Smith of MYOB New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
The secret to overcoming objections
Supply Chain

The secret to overcoming objections

New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme pressures businesses to cut carbon footprints, championing green IT solutions despite cost objections.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking
Unified Communications

GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking

Companies are being encouraged to let their staff create a community of practice (CoP) to drive best practice and innovation in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Money trees
Enterprise Resource Planning

Money trees

As New Zealand battles economic turmoil, ERP systems emerge as a beacon, offering businesses a path to reduce costs, embrace green IT, and drive recovery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009

Global Stories

Green IT stories

Green strategies for cool data centres
Virtualisation

Green strategies for cool data centres

Revolutionising data centres: Implementing green strategies ensures energy efficiency and slashes costs, transforming IT consulting.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Data centres set to shrink by 40%
Hyperscale

Data centres set to shrink by 40%

Gartner predicts a 40% reduction in data centre size by 2018 due to smarter designs, green IT pressures, density optimisation, and cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2011
Greening of the network
DataCentre infrastructure

Greening of the network

The majority of us have a natural aspiration to look after the environment – the green conversation comes naturally to us.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
The good green footprint
Clean technologies

The good green footprint

Green technologies, devices and practices not only save SMBs money, they can also help drive greater productivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Reasons to go green
DataCentre infrastructure

Reasons to go green

Green computing steps into the spotlight, promising a blend of eco-friendly tech solutions that slash energy costs and safeguard the future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Green with envy
Clean technologies

Green with envy

As critics debate NZ's green impact, the nation's slow but rising environmental awareness suggests eco-critics may soon be history's footnotes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
2010 calling
Software-as-a-Service

2010 calling

Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Green UPS gives resellers sustainable advantage
DataCentre infrastructure

Green UPS gives resellers sustainable advantage

Eaton's 'green' UPS, boasting a 99% efficiency rate, offers resellers a competitive edge in sustainability and energy savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2009
Over-optimised?
Customer Relationship Management

Over-optimised?

Is society becoming too connected? IT optimisation and business tools that are helping streamline operations and productivity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009
GeekGirl on silver linings
Virtualisation

GeekGirl on silver linings

In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?
Power / Energy

What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?

Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009