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Sustainability stories - Page 11

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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AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
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Siemens adds Setmetrics tech to energy efficiency modelling

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Siemens has acquired Setmetrics technology to enhance Brightly Software's energy efficiency modelling, pushing for more sustainability.
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Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.
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EY Canada named Microsoft SI partner of the year for 2025

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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EY Canada has been named Microsoft's 2025 Partner of the Year for driving digital innovation and AI adoption across Canadian industries.
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Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis to lead global AI datacentre push

Sun, 16th Nov 2025
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Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis as Chief Product Officer to spearhead its global AI datacentre solutions and product strategy expansion.
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Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.
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IBM, Polytechnique Montréal launch sustainable forest AI

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada's CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.
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Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
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Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.
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Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to protect large models

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre with FortiGate 3800G firewall to protect AI models and infrastructure, boosting security and cutting power use by 69%.
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PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.
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Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.
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Dell unveils major AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Dell Technologies upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA, Elastic and Starburst, boosting storage and data engines for faster, scalable enterprise AI workloads.
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OVHcloud unveils AI-powered cooling to cut water & energy use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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OVHcloud launches AI-driven cooling technology in its datacentres, cutting water use by 30% and cooling energy consumption by 50%, boosting sustainability.
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PwC unifies global finance on Oracle Cloud ERP with AI boost

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.
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Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.
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Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.
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McLaren partners with Iron Mountain to digitise historic archives

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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McLaren Racing has partnered with Iron Mountain to digitise its historic archives and enhance fan engagement from the 2025 Formula 1 season onwards.
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Iron Mountain to digitise McLaren archives for global fan access

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Iron Mountain will digitise McLaren Racing's historic archives, using AI to connect fans worldwide with its rich motorsport heritage from 1963 onwards.