Technology mainstay Acer has been recognised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its efforts in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The vendor was awarded the Dubai Chamber’s CSR Label Award for its dedication to integrating CSR into its strategy and operations. “Acer was awarded based on its workplace,Read More…

Saudi Arabia IT distributor based International Computer Company (ICC) recently formed a partnership with EXITCOM, the manufacture of recycling electronic and electrical products. The partnership will result in the establishment of first Arab company in the field of recycling electronic and electrical products, EXITCOM KSA. The agreement was signed during the International Conference for the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic products (IERC) held in Austria earlier last month.Read More…

Leading international distributor of lifestyle technology products Jeetek, expanding its portfolio of eco-friendly lifestyle technology products in line with the company’s continuing thrust to promote environmental conservation and protection in the Middle East. Jeetek added UK based brand Santok to its product portfolio. Santok is renowned for its environmental practices and green-certified product line products that have been produced using recycled products and eco-friendly manufacturing processes include the STK 3-in-1 USB Charging Data Cable, STK BTH20 Multi-Point Bluetooth Headset (USB Charger Cable) and the STK Helios Emergency Charger with 10 interchangeable connectors. All these products carry a distinctive stamp on the packaging to communicate its adherence to green-certification requirements.Read More…

HP Middle East join hands with the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) E-Government Authority to launch the HP Planet Partners programme, which is expected to improve sustainability and recycling in the emirate. “The Ras Al Khaimah E-Government Authority has always been at the forefront with initiatives that help save the environment by re-using and recycling of thousands of printers throughout the various RAK government departments and ministries, has become the first government department in the emirate to cooperate with HP Middle East in this important environmental programme. Read More…

Leading monitor brand, AOC launched e2752Vq, a 27 inches wide screen, energy efficient, eco-friendly, mercury free, cost-effective WLED monitor that cuts down power consumption upto 50% in the Middle East and Africa region. AOC e2752Vq WLED backlight panel saves the environment, containing no toxic mercury and using only 50% power of traditional CCFL screens. The Ultra-high dynamic contrast of 20,000,000:1 reveals more depth and detail in darker scenes which is perfectly suited for PC Gaming and Home Theatre environment.
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AOC announced the launch of its new eco-friendly, value for money, a 18.5 inches screen attractive, slim monitors with clean styling LED Monitor e950Sw in the Middle East and Africa region. The new LED backlights monitor contains no toxic mercury (Hg) to contaminate the environment, and offer substantially lower power consumption than traditional monitors, further reduced with user-selectable power-saving display modes and switch-off timer.Read More…

SAP AG and the not-for-profit carbon disclosure project (CDP) are experiencing increasing demand for CDP Reporter Services. The services include solutions based on sustainability software from SAP, enabling companies to access both advanced analytics and industry data required to benchmark their energy and carbon footprints. Since its debut in 2010, the software has been adopted by more than 40 enterprise customers, including Cisco, DuPont, E.ON, Boeing and Hess. Read More…

Looking at the potential of SME’s in UAE, Samsung expanded its business to business (B2B) printing range by adding ML-4510/501X printer series to its portfolio. The new printer is designed specifically for small-to-medium and it provides higher productivity, high quality and trouble free mono laser printing solution that is also environmentally and budget friendly. “In 2011, we have continued to enhance our B2B printer lineup, establishing our position as enterprise printing market leaders. Read More…

India based Simmtronics Semiconductors recently announced the launch of World’s first Solar Power Operated Desktop PC in India. The new range of PC, works not only with Solar Power, but also consumes low power, thereby reducing Carbon footprints in environment. Simmtronics works for mitigation of carbon footprints through the development of such projects, representing one way of reducing carbon footprints through this Solar Desktop PC.Read More…