Sustainability stories - Page 74
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.
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
Schools invited to save the environment with digital tech
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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clean technologies
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schools
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sustainability
New Zealand schools can win $5,000 worth of tech gear by showcasing their positive environmental and social impact.
ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m
Mon, 1st May 2017
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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m&a
EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.
Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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google
That's bigger than many large utilities and more than twice as much as the 1.21 gigawatts it took to send Marty McFly back in time.
Samsung puts environment first: Note 7 recycling effort
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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clean technologies
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samsung
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sustainability
Samsung announces recycling plan for Galaxy Note 7 devices, including reselling refurbished units in different countries.
APAC Fuji Xerox named 'Best Green Company of the Year'
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
As our world continues rapidly expanding, the topic of green initiatives is becoming more and more paramount.
Is Apple opening the actual best office in the world?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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clean technologies
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apple
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sustainability
Apple's new 175-acre campus in the Santa Clara Valley will be ready for employees this April, according to reports.
Lenovo ups sustainability game with new manufacturing process
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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manufacturing
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clean technologies
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lenovo
Lenovo aims to reduce heat, power consumption and carbon emissions with its new Low Temperature Solder (LTS) process. #innovation #sustainability.
8 tech changes to shake up the transportation industry in 2017
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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fleet management
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Sweeping tech innovations poised to revolutionise transport in 2017, from autonomous vehicle advances to enhanced safety protocols.
Wrapping up 2016 with the best of bizEDGE
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
We take a look back at the year that was and the stories that interested New Zealand's entrepreneurial sector.
Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.
Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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smart cities
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iot
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clean technologies
Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
Mercury unlocks world of choice for Kiwis and their businesses
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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solar power
Mercury begins construction on R-D centre in Auckland to showcase solar, battery storage and energy technologies.
Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.
Canon NZ 'truly inspired' by environmental community projects
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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canon
Canon New Zealand announces winners of its Environmental Grants Program, with three projects receiving $5,000 worth of Canon equipment.
Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Increased use of big data analytics drives global data center market, set to grow by 11% between 2016-2020, says Technavio.
Construction of 'green' data centers to continue to surge
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Surge in eco-friendly data centres set amid soaring demand for containerised solutions, Technavio report reveals.
NEXTDC M1 data centre achieves NABERS 4.5 star rating
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
NEXTDC has achieved a 4.5 rating from NABERS for its Data-Center-as-a-Service provider technology at its M1 center in Port Melbourne, Australia.
Preparing the business for end of financial year
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Konica Minolta advises businesses to use the end of the financial year to reinvigorate strategic direction and take advantage of tax breaks.
Siemens, ZNV team up for green data centers
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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siemens
Siemens and security and monitoring company ZNV Technology have teamed up to drive more efficient, intelligent and reliable data center technologies.