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Sustainability stories - Page 19

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.
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New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.
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Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia amid tech demand

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Jet Technologies expands across Southeast Asia, meeting rising demand for digital embellishment, automation and advanced finishing solutions in printing sector.
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Dell launches Pro Max laptops with AI features & 4K OLED

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Dell unveils Pro Max laptops with 4K OLED displays, NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs and AI features, targeting creators, engineers and AI developers.
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How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Rugged technology boosts productivity and cuts costs in critical industries by reducing downtime, enabling real-time data capture, and improving durability in harsh environments.
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Optimising TCO for data-intensive technologies and applications

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Australian data centres, valued at US$6.81 billion in 2024, cut costs and boost efficiency by adopting high-capacity HDDs to manage surging AI and cloud data.
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AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.
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Golden age of human imagination

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.
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Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.
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Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Lincoln University's genomic study aims to cut chemical use in New Zealand vineyards by up to 80%, boosting sustainable wine production and reducing costs.
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TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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OVHcloud launches updated carbon impact tracker for cloud operations

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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OVHcloud unveils its enhanced Environmental Impact Tracker to help customers monitor the carbon footprint of their cloud services comprehensively.
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ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.
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HP & Datacom unveil AI-powered platform for smarter IT management

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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HP and Datacom launch Datacom Insights, an AI-powered platform offering real-time IT device monitoring to aid hybrid work management and boost sustainability.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Charge 6 portable speaker

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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JBL's Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker blends durability, eco-friendly design, and impressive sound for just NZD $229.95, ideal for outdoor music lovers.
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Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
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Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.
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Carving out a road to more sustainable practices for the eCommerce, transport and logistics industries

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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A global transport and logistics firm aims for carbon-neutral operations by 2040, introducing EVs and AI tech to reduce emissions amid rising eCommerce demand.