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Digital footprints: News sites emit more CO2 than expected
Unified Communications

Digital footprints: News sites emit more CO2 than expected

Australia's biggest news websites have a greater carbon footprint than the average site, says a report by digital agency WongDoody.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Global Stories

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Digital Sustainability Alliance to tackle digital carbon footprint
EduTech

Digital Sustainability Alliance to tackle digital carbon footprint

The initiative looks to cut the carbon and cost of data by at least 80 percent by partnering with industry experts, innovators, and tech solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world
Supply Chain

Guaranteeing mission-critical power in an unstable world

The global shift towards alternative energy sources is forcing a review of traditional backup power solutions.

By Keith Khoo • 9 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Thales brings passwordless fingerprint authentication to the enterprise
Identity and Access Management

Thales brings passwordless fingerprint authentication to the enterprise

The new SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card offers an easy, secure, and quick way for users to access applications with just their fingerprint.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
NetApp report reveals need for unified data storage
Storage

NetApp report reveals need for unified data storage

NetApp has released its 2023 Data Complexity Report, a global report that explores companies' growing needs for unified data storage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Fitbit unveils Charge 6, its most advanced tracker yet
Wearables

Fitbit unveils Charge 6, its most advanced tracker yet

Revolutionising wearable tech, the Fitbit Charge 6 debuts with enhanced heart rate metrics and integrated Google utilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Moonpig & Comms365 partner for logistics facilities communication
Supply Chain

Moonpig & Comms365 partner for logistics facilities communication

Comms365 provides mobile data internet connectivity to eCommerce giant Moonpig's logistics facility, ensuring 24/7 connectivity and supporting business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Directed Technologies & AWS partnership drives 92% less violations
Digital Transformation

Directed Technologies & AWS partnership drives 92% less violations

Directed Technologies and AWS showcase 92% drop in driver violations and reduced carbon emissions shortly after partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
atNorth announces 30MW data centre in Copenhagen, Denmark
DataCentre infrastructure

atNorth announces 30MW data centre in Copenhagen, Denmark

The new site will be equipped with innovative heat reuse technology that will help heat homes in the local community.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Adtech startup, Vudoo, expands with strategic hires & london office
Marketing Technologies

Adtech startup, Vudoo, expands with strategic hires & london office

Melbourne-based adtech startup, Vudoo, expands internationally with the opening of an office in London and strategic new hires.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Yubico launches FIDO Pre-reg, with Okta as first IdP partner
Phishing

Yubico launches FIDO Pre-reg, with Okta as first IdP partner

Yubico has introduced FIDO Pre-reg, a feature that provides passwordless onboarding and account recovery/reset for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2023
Schneider Electric accelerates IT channel decarbonisation
Software-as-a-Service

Schneider Electric accelerates IT channel decarbonisation

Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate - a new SaaS solution for channel partners, designed to help them accelerate climate action.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Rugy World Cup highlights needs for cybersecurity
Passwordless

Rugy World Cup highlights needs for cybersecurity

Major sporting events such as the RWC are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks, especially from bad actors with financial motives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering
Privileged Access Management

Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering

Delinea Secret Server introduces MFA enforcement at depth to meet increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Cut emissions and TCO with a new approach to generator maintenance
Clean technologies

Cut emissions and TCO with a new approach to generator maintenance

Southeast Asia governments commit to CO2 reduction. Kohler introduces Conscious Care program for diesel generators. Save costs and emissions.

By Keith Khoo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Westcon-Comstor appoints Erna de Ruijter-Quist as Chief People Officer
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor appoints Erna de Ruijter-Quist as Chief People Officer

Westcon-Comstor appoints Erna de Ruijter-Quist as Chief People Officer, signalling a commitment to digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Tech approaches to the reduction of diesel generator emissions
Supply Chain

Tech approaches to the reduction of diesel generator emissions

As an emitter of CO2 and other gases, the diesel generator is an obvious target for emissions-reduction regulation.

By Keith Khoo • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023