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Sustainability stories - Page 20

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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Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.
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Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Teletrac Navman strengthens its enterprise business development team with three new hires, boosting expertise in construction, mining, local government, utilities and transport.
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Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
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Southeast Asia startup funding hits six-year low at USD $1.85 billion

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
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Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.
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How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.
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Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
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Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
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Firex revolutionises fire safety with 24/7 self service warehouses

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Australian firm FIREX transforms fire safety with 24/7 self service warehouses, offering instant access to crucial protection equipment nationwide.
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Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
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AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.
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Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.
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Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.
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FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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FourKites reveals its 2025 Premier Carrier List recognising global carriers excelling in real-time tracking and operational excellence across all transport modes.
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Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.
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Zhik to supply technical uniforms for 2025 canoe slalom worlds

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Zhik will supply technical uniforms for volunteers and staff at the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith, extending its Paddle Australia partnership.
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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.