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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Supply Chain

Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.

By Brian Johnston • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action
Clean technologies

How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action

Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.

By Lucy O'Connor • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
NVIDIA launches Earth-2 platform to tackle climate change impacts
Unified Communications

NVIDIA launches Earth-2 platform to tackle climate change impacts

NVIDIA launches Earth-2, a climate digital twin cloud platform, addressing $140bn worth of weather-related economic damage with AI-backed high-resolution simulations and timely data updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market
Supply Chain

Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market

Buddy, a global marketplace aimed at digitising the $348B metal recycling industry, connects buyers and sellers directly, aiming to streamline the industry and greatly reduce carbon emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
The power of embedded green finance
Marketing Technologies

The power of embedded green finance

Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.

By David Beer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
HP unveils Color LaserJet 3000 series at 2024 Partner Conference
Hybrid & Remote Work

HP unveils Color LaserJet 3000 series at 2024 Partner Conference

HP has launched its energy-efficient Color LaserJet 3000 series, featuring TerraJet toner technology, at today's HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024; targeted at SMBs seeking premium colour printing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
TeamViewer's software usage reduces CO2 emissions significantly, study finds
Clean technologies

TeamViewer's software usage reduces CO2 emissions significantly, study finds

TeamViewer's global use has helped avoid up to 44.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2022, equivalent to 42k round trips between London and Tokyo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot
Clean technologies

New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot

New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Fintech

Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
AspenTech pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Clean technologies

AspenTech pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

Aspen Technology pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, and aims for total net-zero by 2045 in a robust sustainability agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Iceotope achieves milestone in chip-level liquid cooling tech
Semiconductors

Iceotope achieves milestone in chip-level liquid cooling tech

Iceotope, a global leader in Precision Liquid Cooling, achieves a significant industry breakthrough, successfully cooling chips beyond 1000W, pointing to a solution for escalating thermal issues in data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
Unified Communications

Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market

Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer
Marketing Technologies

Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer

Customer pressures for greener alternatives coupled with increasing regulatory scrutiny makes sustainability a strategic priority in 2024.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
AI & sustainability drive 2024 delivery service trends
Customer Experience

AI & sustainability drive 2024 delivery service trends

Advancements in artificial intelligence and a push for sustainability are poised to shape the 2024 landscape of delivery services, responding to growing consumer expectations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024