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Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Wed, 6th May 2020
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Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
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Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
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Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.
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Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
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Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion

Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.
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Energy efficiency, decent budgets and strong teams crucial for data centre projects

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Energy efficiency and data center relocation are top priorities for IT professionals in 2020, according to a poll by Secure I.T. Environments.
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NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
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Sign on Glass is a green initiative that reduces costs and increases productivity

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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Sign on Glass offers a sustainable solution to traditional paper-based processes, reducing costs and boosting productivity through digitised proof of delivery.
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Asia Pacific's accelerating need to optimise IT infrastructure

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Optimising data centre resources means you can use them to improve IT capacity, paving the way for new services operating at greater efficiency.
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ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
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Predictions for the print industry in 2020

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Disruption in the print sector is likely to create significant opportunities this year for savvy organisations.
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HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with Swiss organisations to launch a data centre efficiency label aimed at decarbonising and reducing energy use.
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NZ's first impact fund invests in Auckland company Grounded

Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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The Auckland-based business supplies a range of sustainably sourced packaging, including mailer boxes and bags for eCommerce.
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Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report

Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
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Vodafone NZ publishes annual sustainability report

Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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Vodafone legal, regulatory and sustainability director Juliet Jones says she's pleased with the company's progress but as always, there's still work to do.
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AWS announces renewable power project in Australia

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
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Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals

Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
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Businesses need greater clarity on sustainability reporting

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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British businesses are calling for clearer sustainability reporting standards, as 76% admit significant risks from unassessed supply chains.
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New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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Cognian's Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.
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TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability

Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.