A panel at the Cybersecurity festival discussed the benefits of attracting more diverse talent, and supporting that talent to maximise productivity and skills retention.Are diverse cybersecurity teams at an advantage in threat detection and remediation? Holly Foxcroft is Head of … Read More
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Sunnier skies ahead? Cloud giants dial down the greenwash
2024 cloud sustainability research reveals positive changes in some of the environmental data provided by big three cloud vendors.Hyperscale cloud service providers market their services on the basis that not only are they more cost-effective than the on-premise datacentres of … Read More
New emissions reporting scheme for European datacentres approved
As the power demanded by datacentres escalates, accurate data on the industry’s collective carbon footprint is vital if we are to decarbonise the digital economy.The European Commission has given the go ahead for a new, mandatory reporting programme which will … Read More
Greening the software lifecycle: DevOps as a sustainability catalyst
From streaming services to productivity apps, software powers our world. But this convenience comes with a hidden environmental cost. DevOps, the practice of streamlining software development and operations, potentially holds the key to unlocking greener, more sustainable software products across … Read More
Microsoft injects $1.5 billion into UAE’s G42
Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, a leading AI company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The partnership aims to advance AI solutions using Microsoft’s Azure platform across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. The agreement, … Read More
Europe’s clean power sources on a record roll in early 2024
A record 60% of Europe’s electricity was powered by clean energy sources in the opening two months of 2024, driven by strong year-on-year growth in hydro, solar and wind generation and a rebound in nuclear power production. Total clean electricity … Read More
Gamers can now trade in their consoles for cash with O2 Recycle
Virgin Media O2 expands its O2 Recycle initiative so the public can trade in gaming systems from PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus and Nintendo for cash.People can send their unwanted tech devices to O2 Recycle for free where the device will be … Read More
New fund launched to support “circular economy innovators”
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new fund for circular economy businesses to help them grow through “fully-funded brand communications, marketing and design support”.The Circular Economy Innovators Fund is the first of its kind, CIWM said … Read More
Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap
Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years. Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million PCs globally could … Read More
Firms are wasting hundreds of hours every year just renewing software purchases
Business leaders are becoming heavily bogged down in managing software contracts, wasting hundreds of hours per year, according to new research. Analysis from Vertice shows firms are wasting 26 hours per month in meetings simply to buy or renew SaaS … Read More
What is a green data center and why are they attracting big investment?
Green data centers are fast becoming the norm and not the exception in enterprise data center portfolios, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. That’s because IT leaders face more pressure than ever to integrate sustainable practices into data center … Read More
What is a digital apprenticeship and should your firm take on apprentices?
Digital apprenticeships can benefit companies and employees alike, addressing the IT skills gap and smoothing the onboarding process.The UK’s issues with IT skills and productivity are well-documented and one potential solution can be found in digital apprenticeships. As a lever … Read More