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FPT Corporation partners with USAID for carbon neutrality by 2040
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FPT Corp, Vietnam's pioneering tech firm, partners with V-LEEP II via a LoC set by USAID, to cut carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the national commitment.
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evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
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North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.
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Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
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digital transformation
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lenovo
Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.
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UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty
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A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.
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FPT & NVIDIA partner to develop AI & Cloud services hub
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edutech
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cloud services
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digital transformation
FPT, a global IT firm, announces a $200m partnership with NVIDIA to build a one-stop shop for AI and Cloud services, aiming to make Vietnam an emerging AI hub and foster a skilled future workforce.
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Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
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logicalis
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science
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climate change
Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
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earth day
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Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
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3stepIT unveils AI tool for fair assessment of pre-owned tech
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sustainable it
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ai
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european
3stepIT, a European circular tech provider, has unveiled a pioneering AI tool designed to objectify and streamline the analysis of pre-loved IT devices, propelling an industry-first shift towards enhanced, sustainable technology practices.
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Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
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smartphones
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Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.
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Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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recycling
Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.
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AVEVA unveils CONNECT, AI-driven industrial intelligence platform
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bi
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big data
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microsoft
AVEVA unveils CONNECT, a state-of-the-art industrial intelligence platform, at Hannover Messe event, promising to provide real-time innovation and efficiency in the industrial economy.
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AirTrunk & CLP Power partner for largest green energy project in Hong Kong
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microsoft
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airtrunk
AirTrunk partners with CLP Power Hong Kong to instigate the city's largest site-specific renewable energy certification (REC) procurement, supporting Microsoft's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2025.
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Firmus' Sustainable Metal Cloud powerfully cuts AI energy usage
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network infrastructure
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data centre operators
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power / energy
Firmus launches a sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) platform, slashing AI operation energy use by half and trimming costs of managing AI workloads by up to 70%, reducing CO2 emissions markedly.
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AMTA launches site to aid Australians in 3G network shutdown
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telstra
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optus
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telco
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association launches a site to guide users for the looming 3G network shutdown.
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The rise and rise of AI – and the sustainability crisis it’s creating
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storage
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ai
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e-waste
Despite AI's benefits, its growing adoption in Australia is escalating the e-waste crisis and environmental threat, highlighting urgent need for a circular economy strategy.
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CAST unveils AI Advisor for in-depth software portfolio insights
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ai
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cloud migration
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sustainability
CAST introduces AI Advisor to its software portfolio management tool, CAST Highlight, enhancing user interaction and delivering in-depth, actionable insights quickly for complex application portfolio management.
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Varda announces partnership with TrueFootprint for EUDR
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digital transformation
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compliance
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european
Varda's partnership with TrueFootprint could help millions of smallholder farmers meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
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thoughtworks
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earth day
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australian government
Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.
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BT hailed for highest 'Vision' in 2024 Gartner Global WAN report
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
BT acknowledged by Gartner as a 'Leader' in Global WAN Services for the 20th consecutive year, acclaimed for their influential role in market direction and innovation in network services.
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software
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saas
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ai
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trade
Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.
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Civo introduces Cloud GPU powered by Nvidia for high-demand workloads
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servers
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Civo has launched its Cloud GPU powered by Nvidia technology, enhancing services for high demand workloads, highlighting both industry innovation and commitment to sustainability.
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Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions
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hydrogen
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stakeholders
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climate change
Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.
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Fils partners with Aion to integrate ESG values in Middle Eastern finance
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digital banking
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pwc
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financial institutions
Fintech operator Fils joins forces with digital banking provider Aion to fuse ESG principles into Middle East finance, leveraging Green APIs to track and reduce emissions.
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CommScope launches AI-driven RUCKUS suite for hospitality sector
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network infrastructure
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iot
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commscope
CommScope unveils AI-driven RUCKUS Networks solutions for the hospitality sector, promising operational efficiency boosts, increased sustainability and enhanced brand loyalty.