Sustainability stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association launches a site to guide users for the looming 3G network shutdown.

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.

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.

Varda's partnership with TrueFootprint could help millions of smallholder farmers meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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.

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.

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.

Civo has launched its Cloud GPU powered by Nvidia technology, enhancing services for high demand workloads, highlighting both industry innovation and commitment to sustainability.

Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.

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.

CommScope unveils AI-driven RUCKUS Networks solutions for the hospitality sector, promising operational efficiency boosts, increased sustainability and enhanced brand loyalty.

Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.

Eaton partners with Red Dot Analytics to develop AI-led initiatives boosting data centre construction and operations, aligning with its broader strategy for future-proof, sustainable data centres.

NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.

Despite 62% of Singaporean firms using cellular connectivity, weekly disruptions in fixed line/fibre networks have caused up to four hours of downtime for 25% of firms over the past year, states a Cradlepoint survey.

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

Datacom, Australasia's largest tech firm, is set to deepen its presence in South Australia, opening a bespoke integration centre that will boost service for regional customers and substantially increase national processing capacity.

NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.