Buildings are responsible to over a third of the UK’s energy consumption. Operating buildings in a more efficient manner is, therefore, key to achieving the nation’s sustainability goals. Could making our buildings smarter be the key to improved sustainability? Buildings are responsible for around 30 percent of the world’s carbon footprint. In the UK, this … Why Smart Buildings are the key to sustainability
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Technology is often touted as the solution to the world’s climate crisis and a potential driver of sustainable solutions. Is this really the case? Or are there other considerations when thinking about sustainability in the context of IT? At the recent COP28 climate conference, the global community agreed that we need to reduce our dependence … Sustainability considerations for IT
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Warehouse automation and digitalisation are changing the face of the modern warehouse. Now, “big box” warehouse firms must think about future-proofing their facilities to allow for the integration of leading-edge technologies and services – so that they remain competitive in a changing digital world. The warehouse automation market is expected to triple in size over … Considerations when building a smart big box warehouse.
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As our retail habits change and commerce increasingly shifts online, the demand for warehouse space is steadily increasing. UK estate agent Savills estimated that warehouse space in the UK stood at 556 million sq ft in 2021 – a figure that had jumped by 138 million sq ft since 2015, representing a 32 percent rise … The future of the warehouse: 10 technologies that are transforming warehouse space
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Software-defined networking is the foundation of digital transformation. In a sector that is facing into wide-ranging disruptive technology innovations, it is the backbone that can enable innovation. By decoupling the network from the underlying infrastructure, software-defined networking and SD-WAN solutions offer an opportunity to maintain the integrity of your network while gaining benefits of agility, … How SD-WAN is impacting warehousing & logistics
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According to UK Government data, in 2022, the UK’s built environment was responsible for 25 percent of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Good building management, especially around heating energy efficiency, is therefore essential if we are going to meet our national commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030. The size of the problem in the … The role of technology in creating sustainable big boxes
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