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Climate change stories - Page 9

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SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.
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ST Engineering launches cooling system for greener data centers
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
ST Engineering has developed the Airbitat DC Cooling System, delivering pre-cooling for data centres and achieving net energy savings of over 20%.
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Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as chief operating officer
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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cleantech
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capital
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climate change
Jo Olivia Lee appointed as chief operating officer. She will oversee app development and operations for Singapore and Lendor Thailand.
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How rugged devices can support organisations when the cloud goes out
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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dr
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mdm
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risk & compliance
Businesses are facing an increased risk from extreme weather events, making rugged devices vital in the case of a disaster.
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Q&A: Nnaisense talks AI and energy efficiency for data centers
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Artificial intelligence is being used to improve energy consumption at data centers, with hopes of lowering costs and meeting climate change goals.
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Equinix announces milestones on sustainability commitments
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Equinix has released its 2021 Sustainability Report which outlines progress, innovation and accomplishments on key ESG commitments.
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The AI Forum helps NZ pave the way with AI sustainability practices
Thu, 12th May 2022
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ai
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cleantech
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nztech
Non-profit organisation The AI Forum is helping Kiwis learn about addressing climate change issues through the use of AI technology.
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Using digitisation to reduce carbon emissions in building and construction
Wed, 11th May 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
The building and construction sector is one of the largest in the world economy, as well as one of the most energy-intensive polluting industries on the planet.
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Record growth for NZ startups as conscious investment trend emerges
Thu, 5th May 2022
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healthtech
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cleantech
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climate change
New Zealand has a reputation for efficiency and innovation, and has strong potential to be a leader in climate tech.
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MetricStream announces new product for improved GRC
Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
MetricStream has announced a new product to simplify the ability to navigate the rapidly growing importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
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AWS launches carbon footprint tool to combat climate change
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS customer carbon footprint tool to help businesses calculate their carbon emissions and predict future changes.
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40% of orgs to embed sustainability into operations by 2024 - IDC releases top predictions
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Strong financial outcomes and sustainability focused leadership is required for long term impact, according to a new report from IDC.
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Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.
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Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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cleantech
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government
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sustainability
Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.
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Qlik and Stimson Center partner helping coastal cities that face severe climate risks
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Qlik and Stimson Center launch CORVI Data Portal, providing data-driven recommendations to under-resourced coastal cities facing climate risks.
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COP26: Huawei tackles climate change with tech innovation
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cleantech
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climate change
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solar power
Technology innovation will play a central role in tackling climate change and achieving carbon reduction goals.
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IBM launches AI-powered software suite to fight climate change
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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ai
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cleantech
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ibm
IBM launches environmental intelligence software leveraging AI to help businesses respond to weather and climate risks.
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Salesforce announces its operations are powered entirely by renewable energy
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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power / energy
The company also announced it has expanded its net zero approach to its entire value chain — focusing on six sustainability priorities.
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Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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dei
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cleantech
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Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.
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Sustainability and the corporate carbon footprint challenge
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
By investing in the rapid advancement of digital technology, businesses can find new ways to get ahead of the competition and create impactful social change.