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Sustainability stories - Page 12

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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NZM rolls out digital traceability for certified ZQ wool supply

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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New Zealand Merino launches digital traceability for all ZQ and ZQRX certified wool, using TextileGenesis tech to verify farm-to-product data for brands.
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New Zealand motorists face new road user charges & compliance tests

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2027, 3.5 million petrol vehicles in New Zealand will join the road user charges system, raising concerns over driver compliance and administrative challenges.
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Edge AI, security & RISC-V to redefine IoT chips by 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, IoT chips will prioritise edge AI, RISC-V architectures, security, and sustainability, reshaping the semiconductor market and supply chains globally.
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AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.
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Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
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Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality & boosts female leadership ranks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Logicalis has reached carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and increased female senior leadership to 34%, advancing its global sustainability and diversity goals.
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When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI's surge demands data centres to be redesigned with liquid cooling, high-density power, and sustainability for scalable, efficient infrastructure across Europe.
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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.
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FM doubles resilience credit to USD $825m, broadens support scope

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.
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Energy coalition aims to boost demand-side technology adoption

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric and Bloomberg launch Energy Technology Coalition to drive demand-side tech adoption amid rising global electricity use.
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Culture Amp boosts platform speed & sustainability with Datadog

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Culture Amp enhances its platform speed by nearly 50%, cuts cloud emissions by 50%, and boosts reliability for 25 million users with Datadog deployment.
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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
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Breaking clutter digitally: how brands can stand out in crowded festive campaigns

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Indian festive campaigns face digital clutter; brands must blend cultural relevance, creativity and technology to truly connect and stand out this season.
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AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.
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Epson highlights emission cuts, waste reduction & new partnerships

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Epson Australia commits to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reports a 29% drop in operational waste in its latest Sustainability Impact Report.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
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Your Data deserves better

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.
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Siemens adds Setmetrics tech to energy efficiency modelling

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Siemens has acquired Setmetrics technology to enhance Brightly Software's energy efficiency modelling, pushing for more sustainability.
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New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.
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Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis to lead global AI datacentre push

Sun, 16th Nov 2025
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Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis as Chief Product Officer to spearhead its global AI datacentre solutions and product strategy expansion.