FEATURE : TECHNOLOGY PRIORITIES 2025 as other businesses aim to replicate the success of more hyperscale cloud providers .
The grey area : Fighting the fear of second-hand technology
Despite an international push to meet sustainability goals , the tech industry continues to be afraid of utilising repurposed , resold and recycled technology . Despite the cost savings and environmental benefits of these greener solutions , businesses are still stuck with the mentality that new is better .
This reluctance to implement products that support a more circular economy is a particularly damaging failure amidst the continued rise of e-waste across the globe . According to the UN , less than a quarter of e-waste is recycled , with a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste produced in 2022 – up 82 % since 2010 .
In the coming year , we predict that businesses will make further progress to overcome the fear of refurbished and pre-owned technology as the demand for hardware rises with the industry push for AI solutions . More businesses will recognise the responsible sourcing of sustainable solutions as a central part of a more responsible , environmentally conscious digital future . But this shift to use more used tech will be driven by more than just environmental concerns , but also economic factors , as UK businesses aim to find more strategies for efficiently stretching their IT budgets – freeing up resources to invest elsewhere . p
WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEE THE UK BATTLE TO MAKE ITS AI AMBITIONS
MORE AMBITIOUS .
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