Dell pushes sustainability focus to AI and beyond

World Environment Day emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change and the role of South African companies in environmental preservation. Dell Technologies, a leader in AI infrastructure, is committed to sustainability through energy-efficient hardware, smart power management, cooling techniques, and renewable energy sources. The Innovation Catalyst study reveals that South African companies prioritize using recycled materials, improving energy efficiency, and minimizing waste to support a circular economy. Despite this recognition, challenges persist. 30% of companies struggle to comply with environmental regulations and ESG standards. Only 45% utilize data to understand and reduce their environmental impact, indicating a need for better integration of technology in sustainable decision-making. South African businesses are actively working towards more sustainable practices. As-a-service solutions are being explored by 84% of respondents to manage IT environments efficiently. Alternative cooling solutions are implemented by 79% of IT leaders, and 78% are moving AI inference to the edge to improve energy efficiency. Additionally, 46% of IT leaders aim to enhance environmental sustainability in multicloud environments. However, concerns about the impact of AI on sustainability goals and environmental limitations persist. Forty-five percent of respondents believe AI could compromise environmental efforts, while nearly 30% feel environmental concerns hinder AI adoption. In response, Dell Technologies offers a free test environment to help customers build AI proof of concepts, emphasizing the importance of responsible and sustainable AI usage. Overall, while South African companies are making strides towards sustainability, there is still room for improvement in compliance, awareness, and adoption of technologies that drive environmental sustainability in their operations.

Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2024-09-11

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