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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.
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World Backup Day highlights importance of sustainable data practices

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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In the run-up to World Backup Day, data storage giants emphasise the importance of secure, eco-friendly backup practices amid escalating AI deployment and sustainability concerns.
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Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Keeper Security bolsters its cybersecurity platform with enhanced user interface, launches new, user-friendly onboarding experience guided by a Quick Start Checklist.
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HP introduces innovative suite of AI-enabled platforms & services

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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HP has introduced a suite of solutions, including the AI-enabled digital experience platform WEX, at the Amplify Partner Conference 2024, advancing business growth and fostering a circular economy.
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Javeed Nizami ascends to CTO at global data firm Syniti

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Enterprise data management leader, Syniti, has promoted Dr. Javeed Nizami to the roles of CTO and Head of Engineering, tasking him with furthering the company's Data First strategy.
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Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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financing
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Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.
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Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Schneider Electric, a global pioneer in circular business models, has been named a Circularity Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, acknowledging its significant strides in sustainable practices.
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Rising MSP spending buoyed by demand for refurbished IT tech

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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ETB Technologies reveals sharp spending increase by managed service providers to meet amplified enterprise IT demands.
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Dell's Concept Luna inspires drive for sustainable product design

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Dell Technologies tackles e-waste with Concept Luna, championing sustainable, recyclable technology design.
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AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market

Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.
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ISG secures contract to build secondary 30MW data centre in Slough

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ISG will construct a second datacentre with a 30MW capacity in Slough, marking a new phase for UK's largest data centre hub. .
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Uswitch reveals top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones for 2023

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Uswitch unveils the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobiles for 2023, with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leading the list.
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London start-up Reboxed secures £1.6m for sustainable tech retail growth

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Sustainable tech start-up Reboxed has bagged £1.6m to boost its eco-friendly marketplace, aspiring to rehome 100 million devices by 2030.
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ControlUp's new ITSM Connector integrates with ServiceNow for enhanced digital workflow

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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ControlUp launches its ITSM Connector which integrates with ServiceNow, aiming to enhance digital workflows and resolve IT issues before users notice them.
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How organisations can reduce IT's environmental impact

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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public cloud
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MSPs can guide businesses to sustainable IT through cloud migration, IoT monitoring, and hardware-as-a-service solutions, says Beate Flamm of ALSO Cloud.
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Designer Paul Smith uses Storyblok to boost website speed & revenue

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Paul Smith has partnered with Storyblok to revamp its website, resulting in a 50% increase in page speed and improved revenue and conversion rates.
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Refurbished PC and laptop market to surpass $47.3 billion

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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Numerous startups are investing in refurbished workstations to reduce costs and sustain for longer periods. This will positively impact the global market.
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BOM IT partners Byteback to help the IT industry cut carbon

Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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BOM IT Solutions has partnered with the electronic waste company, Byteback, to help the IT sector reduce its electronic waste and cut its carbon footprint.
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Investor Ryan McCarry joins Intelligent Servers as chairman

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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Intelligent Servers is a specialist sustainable tech business, buying and selling refurbished enterprise IT solutions to businesses in the UK and abroad.
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Green IT: The importance of a sustainable business model

Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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Alex Tupman, CEO of Espria, reveals why adopting sustainable business practices is a lucrative opportunity, not a sacrifice.