Sustainability stories - Page 61
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.
SNP's EXA launches new carbon footprint solution for SAP
Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
EXA has launched the next-generation product carbon footprint solution to deliver a data-driven approach to decarbonising global supply chains.
Vertiv launches Data Center Sustainability guide
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Vertiv launches online guide to help data center owners reduce environmental impact, as industry growth continues.
Sustainability in hiring: do you really match up?
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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opinion
Tech professionals are prioritising sustainability when job hunting, but only 50% feel companies are doing enough, says report.
WQR: 72% orgs link quality engineering to sustainable IT
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
The report also highlights that 85% of organisations consider quality engineering pivotal in implementing emerging technologies into real-world use cases.
Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement
Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.
Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.
Exclusive: Greenbox on achieving carbon neutrality for enhanced ESG outcomes
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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dei
Greenbox has proven its ESG excellence by diverting 65 million kg of CO2, making it Australia's first carbon-neutral IT Asset Management Company.
Equinix partners NUS to use hydrogen tech in data centres
Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
The partners will develop hydrogen fuel technologies for green data centres in tropical climates, and for use in Equinix's global network.
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
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clean technologies
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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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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application security
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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clean technologies
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opentext
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sustainability
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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clean technologies
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lenovo
Study finds New Zealand businesses are not truly aware of the economic benefits of sustainable e-waste management.
Exclusive: HP NZ shares the key to successful channel partnerships
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
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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
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Transitioning from VRLA to lithium-ion batteries in data centres has clear benefits for sustainability, says Schneider Electric's Joe Craparotta.
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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clean technologies
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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.
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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clean technologies
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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.