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Carbon footprint stories - Page 2

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Logitech launches AI-powered, eco-friendly camera
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Logitech's MeetUp 2, an AI-powered USB conferencing camera with a focus on sustainability, promises to enhance virtual meetings.
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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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commerce systems
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Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.
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Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.
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Logitech launches lightweight Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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power / energy
Logitech unveils Keys-To-Go 2, an ultra-portable wireless keyboard for various devices. Priced at NZD $149.95, this eco-friendly keyboard enhances mobile productivity.
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Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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ai
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research
Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.
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UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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daas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.
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Epicor & Climatiq partner to enhance ERP sustainability tools
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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erp
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cleantech
Epicor partners with Climatiq Technologies to integrate advanced carbon calculations into its ERP systems, aiming to boost sustainability and profitability.
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Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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reviews
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google
Kobo's Libra Colour eReader, priced at NZD $399, brings vibrant colours to life for children's books, magazines, and graphic novels.
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Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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nz
Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.
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FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain systems
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carbon footprint
FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Sat, 1st Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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martech
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commerce systems
Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.
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M-Cube debuts 'Green Signage' to cut energy use by half
Fri, 31st May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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carbon footprint
M-Cube has launched its 'Green Signage' protocol, promising to cut digital signage energy use by up to 50%, aligning with new EU sustainability regulations.
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Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse
Thu, 30th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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productivity
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logitech
Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.
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AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP
Thu, 30th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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erp
AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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storage
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara unveils its latest block storage appliance, designed to simplify data management for SMBs, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions.
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Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Thu, 30th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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solar power
Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.
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Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking
Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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cleantech
Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.
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Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026
Tue, 21st May 2024
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apm
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power / energy
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ai
Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.
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OVHcloud unveils third data centre in Sydney with water cooling
Thu, 16th May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
OVHcloud has launched a groundbreaking water-cooled data centre in Sydney, enhancing its Asia-Pacific network and offering sustainable cloud solutions.