Sustainability

Spotlight on…Islet Group

The United VARs Member for Finland

When Janina Luoto, Islet Group`s CEO, has free time, she packs her tent and disappears into the Finnish Lapland Natural Parks; taking nothing but basic supplies and her love of untouched nature. She also enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking with her family and their two black Labradors.

Li-Fi: lighting up the future of connectivity

Can you imagine your home’s lamps not only lighting up your spaces but also connecting you to the internet? This is the promise of Li-Fi, an emerging technology that uses visible light to transmit data at astonishing speeds.

Since ancient times, humans have manipulated living organisms, as seen in the fermentation of beverages, crop selection, and selective breeding of animals.

The disruptive power of 3D Printing

3D printing challenges the boundaries between the digital and the physical. It began as a laboratory curiosity, limited to creating simple models and test pieces, but in recent decades it has made giant strides, becoming one of the cornerstones of Industry 4.0.

Smart Technologies to save the Planet

Climate change is no longer a future threat; its effects are felt in the present.

Technology Redefines the Future of Construction

The construction industry is one of the most important sectors of the global economy. According to data from Benchmark International, the global AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) market will reach $24.36 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%, driven by a record increase in public sector construction projects.

Green Cryptocurrencies: Towards a Sustainable Future

Cryptocurrencies have
become the new stars of the financial universe. According to a report by Triple-A, the number of owners of these sought-after digital currencies will reach 562 million in 2024, representing a 33% increase from the 420 million in the previous year.

The Chemical Industry Transforms

The chemical industry plays a fundamental role as a provider of products and materials essential for a wide range of economic sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, construction, energy, and medicine, among many others. However, due to its intensive use of fossil fuels such as coal and oil, it is also one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases and atmospheric…

Innovation has arrived in Agriculture

Technology is making a strong impact on the agricultural sector, driven by two key motivations.

Circular Economy: Reimagining Sustainability

Humanity is experiencing a severe environmental crisis. The predominant model of production and consumption, based on extraction and waste, has led to the depletion of natural resources and an alarming increase in pollution.

It's time to embrace Green Hydrogen

The planet faces an increasing threat from climate change and global warming. If current emission reduction policies do not improve, the temperature will rise by at least 3 degrees Celsius during this century. Hope lies in the use of renewable energies, particularly green hydrogen, a key piece in the puzzle of the global energy transition.

The Steel Industry reinvents itself in search of decarbonization

The steel industry is in the midst of a significant transformation as it strives towards decarbonization.

Blockchain revolutionises supply chains

Blockchain is generally associated with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, in recent years, this innovative technology has been making significant progress in the world of logistics and supply chains.

United VARs Members Share Ideas on Supporting Customers to Transform into Intelligent, Sustainable Enterprises

As the world's leading alliance of independent SAP solution providers, United VARs recently hosted an in-person event to discuss increasing collaboration between members to better support customers to become sustainable, intelligent enterprises.