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Estimated reading time: 1-2 min. The IT industry has transformed our world, promising a future where the Internet would “dematerialise” society, reducing physical infrastructure and energy consumption. Contrary to these early projections, IT has become a significant and rapidly growing consumer of energy, contributing substantially to global carbon emissions and CO2 footprints. Data centers, which…

Estimated reading time: 1-2 min. If you are part of an established organisation, there are many ways in which technology can help you. The advantages that technology presents can also be used for creating new communities and for offering solutions to the members of already established communities. Newly created groups can use technology for coordinating…

Estimated reading time: 1-2 min. Public concerns about how technology can impact society are taking companies to hire Tech Ethicists to work in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data. These concerns not only affect these areas, but extend to the role of Information Technology (IT) in society. IT (Information Technology) refers to the…

Estimated reading time: 1-2 min. There are many ways in which technology can improve how an organisation works. But looking at the big picture, is technology improving society? Politicians and big corporations are talking about technological growth, limitless connectivity and digital identity. At the same time, we see people who are disoriented, flooded with information…

Estimated reading time: 1-2 min. If you work in an organisation who tackles a pressing social or environmental problem, you probably wonder how you can help more people in a more effective way. Are you using all the possibilities that technology can offer? Here are some ideas: 1. Build or improve your digital presence Technology…