Sustainability stories - Page 64
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.
NEXTDC M1 data centre achieves NABERS 4.5 star rating
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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cleantech
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.
Fujitsu awarded Australia's first NABERS data center portfolio ratings
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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dc
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cleantech
Fujitsu Australia awarded Australia's first NABERS data center portfolio ratings across six of its sites, resulting from a focus on sustainability.
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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siemens
Siemens and security and monitoring company ZNV Technology have teamed up to drive more efficient, intelligent and reliable data center technologies.
World’s first tropical data center on trial in Singapore
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Singapore is trialling the world's first tropical data centre, which could reduce global energy consumption by data centres by up to 40%.
Technavio Southeast Asia forecast: Big trends & 16% growth
Tue, 24th May 2016
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kaspersky
Technavio forecasts 16% growth in Southeast Asia. Big trends: green data centers, modular data center models, liquid cooling solutions and economisers.
Microsoft ramps up push for greener data centers
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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microsoft
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sustainability
Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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startups
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sotw
Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.
New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles
Fri, 6th May 2016
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cartech
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sustainability
The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.
Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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evs
Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
SPCA Auckland goes digital
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
SPCA and tech firm Fronde partner to streamline pet adoptions with a custom-built app, replacing paper-based system.
Ricoh wins big for printer range
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Ricoh wins six awards from Buyers Laboratory LLC for outstanding performance in hardware and software offerings.
HPE, IBM and EMC offerings herald new era in US$69b green data center market
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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emc
New offerings from HPE, IBM and EMC are helping drive the green data center market to new highs and making cloud computing a reality a new report says.
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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cleantech
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
What will the data centre of the future look like?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
Cyber security, sustainability, and cloud and fog computing are key trends that will shape the way the data centre of the future will look and operate.
AOC takes on monitor market in New Zealand
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
AOC is bringing ‘modern glamour’ to monitors with its new 81 series, notable for their narrow edge and ultra slim body.
Ebee: Clean, green beehive hardware
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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cleantech
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beekeeping
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sotw
New Zealand startup Ebee is creating frames for beekeeping that are sustainable, biodegradable, and as cheap as plastic.
Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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uc
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smart cities
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cleantech
Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Ricoh Australia reduces carbon footprint
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh Australia slashes emissions per employee by 20%, reaffirming its eco-dedication with carboNZero recertification.