Data centre sustainability becoming the norm, not the exception
The proportion of companies implementing a data centre infrastructure sustainability program will rise from about 5% in 2022 all the way to 75% by 2027, according to Gartner report.
The proportion of companies implementing a data centre infrastructure sustainability program will rise from about 5% in 2022 all the way to 75% by 2027, according to Gartner report.
Data centre operator Digital Realty has committed to two renewable energy initiatives in Asia Pacific that will contribute to its global carbon emissions reduction targets.
HP honoured its channel partners for their contribution to key areas of sustainability, such as climate change, human rights and digital equity, at its inaugural Amplify Impact awards.
Queensland-based managed services company Truis and HP have a partnership that dates back to 2006, which is solidified by a shared vision of a sustainable future.
Most companies have hit their near-term goals for greenhouse gas reduction, and some have advanced circular-economy projects.
The carbon emissions of the world’s hyperscale cloud services providers is set to be among the top three criteria in enterprise cloud purchasing decisions by 2025.
The Smart Cities Council is coming to A/NZ and will be releasing a ‘Readiness Guide’ for the region.
Certero’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) regional director, Ivan Kladnig, will host a live presentation during International Green IT Awareness Week (IGITAW) to tackle technology sustainability and promote the company’s brand.
The continued strong interest in electronic gifts, as well as new demand for student-supplied computing, during the back-to-school period may cause an e-waste surge in Australia over the next few months, according to recycling program, TechCollect.
Australian IT distributor, [[xref:http://www.arnnet.com.au/tag/express_online|Express Online|All on Express Online]], has launched a new online catalogue for its resellers as part of a revised go-to-market strategy focused on connectivity.
Electrons don't like to sit still.
Most impressive was the tour through the zero carbon household that Panasonic has designed to show off to visitors.
I recently toured IBM's headquarters in Armonk, NY. The 280,000 square foot facility that was built in 1997 during the Lou Gerstner era, is currently serving as a pilot project for IBM's soon-to-be launched Smart Building solution. For an investment of under $200,000 (plus many hours from IBM software engineers), IBM has transformed the building into a smart building.
A few years ago, we had the local electric company do a home energy audit. Our 19th-century house was hard to heat, and as we suspected, the inspector found we didn't have enough insulation. But our most cost-effective change turned out to be the purchase of a new refrigerator. You can't manage what you don't measure. Once you start looking at the right data, the results can lead you to solutions you hadn't imagined.