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AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Nordic AI service provider, atNorth, starts 2024 with Sustainability in Tech Award nods, recognising its sustainable efforts in data centre solutions and circular economy practices.
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Alioth partners with Alibaba.com to boost European SMEs' global reach

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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London-based consultancy, Alioth, has partnered with Alibaba.com to expand small and medium-sized European businesses' global footprints, leveraging online B2B marketplaces.
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Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals

Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.
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DPO signs power purchase agreement for green Texas data centres

Sat, 6th Jan 2024
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Green data centre operator, Digital Power Optimization, Inc., secures renewable energy supply through a PPA with a multinational provider, planning to directly harness wind power from Texas farms for its facilities.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
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The key considerations for data centre development

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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There are plenty of elements to consider when embarking on a data centre development project, and this list is likely to expand as the industry evolves.
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IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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IAS releases its inaugural Responsibility Report highlighting key ESG initiatives including renewable energy usage and diversity.
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FedEx commits to carbon neutrality by 2040, aligning with COP28 mission

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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FedEx pledges to go carbon neutral by 2040, aligning to COP28's mission and investing $2 billion in sustainability efforts.
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ABB research reveals potential for broad IIoT adoption despite security fears

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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ABB report outlines benefits and obstacles of wider IIoT adoption, highlighting cybersecurity concerns amidst growth potential.
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OpenADR Alliance unveils OpenADR 3.0 at ENLIT Europe event

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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OpenADR Alliance announces OpenADR 3.0 standard for managing growing range of distributed energy resources at ENLIT Europe.
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Colt DCS initiates third data centre in Frankfurt amid escalating demand

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Colt Data Centre Services is expanding in Germany, building its third high-tech data centre in Frankfurt due to rising demand.
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AI's rising environmental impact concerns CEOs, Gartner survey finds

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Survey reveals environmental implications of AI, as it could consume up to 3.5% of global electricity by 2030, according to Gartner.
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DC Byte reveals insights into the Iberian data centre market

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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Iberian Peninsula set to transform data centre landscape with rapid growth and greener practices, says DC Byte report.
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Logitech G unveils innovative gaming and streaming gear

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Logitech G launches Yeti GX, Yeti Orb Mics, and Litra Beam LX light to enhance both the gaming and streaming experience.
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atNorth appoints Daniel Persson as Chief HPC Officer to Enhance High-Performance Computing Services

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Daniel Persson, co-founder of GoCompute, has been appointed as Chief High Performance Computing Officer at data centre service supplier atNorth.
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Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
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Cisco unveils new environmental sustainability strategy

Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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The company is changing how it operates its business, engages with suppliers, and helps customers and communities.
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Redefining sustainability in the IT landscape: key considerations for future growth

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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A paradigm shift is imminent, with industry leaders directing the charge towards incorporating eco-friendly strategies into their operations.
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Equinix achieves 96% renewable energy coverage in new report

Tue, 2nd May 2023
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This strategy is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) that align with Equinix's vision.
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Digital Edge publishes second ESG report, 'Future Possible'

Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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The first ESG report was published by Digital Edge in April 2020, and that report set out a number of ambitious targets aligned with its three key ESG pillars.