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Sustainability stories - Page 5

Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
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Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
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Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability
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Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.
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Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore
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KM Marketing has launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' YYS series air conditioners in Singapore, enhancing energy efficiency for home and commercial cooling.
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AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
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Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.
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AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
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AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
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Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
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Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.
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Enosi & Evolve Energy team up for UK market launch
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Enosi has partnered with Evolve Energy to introduce its Powertracer technology to the UK, aiming to enhance clean energy trading for corporate buyers.
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Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
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Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.
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Applied EV & Oxa join forces for autonomous fleets
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Applied EV and Oxa have teamed up to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, combining innovative technology to tackle industry challenges.
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DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
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Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.
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M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support
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M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.
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Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe
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At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
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Pure Storage & CERN tackle data bottlenecks with flash tech
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Pure Storage has teamed up with CERN openlab to enhance scientific research through advanced flash storage, aiming to transform data management for high-energy physics.
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Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply
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Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.
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Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
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Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.
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Blue Yonder named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant again
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Blue Yonder has been awarded Leader status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the 14th consecutive time, showcasing its innovative solutions.
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Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
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Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.
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Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating
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Ricoh has secured a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% globally, following a decade of Gold standards.
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Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost
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Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.
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CyrusOne plans second Milan data centre with 54 MW capacity
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CyrusOne is set to expand its European footprint with plans for a second data centre in Milan, promising 54 megawatts of IT capacity and sustainable features.