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ASA stands for Adaptive Security Appliance, and Cisco ASA devices provide a combination solution for firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion prevention, as well as operating as a virtual private network (VPN). The Cisco ASA family holds a concoction of security solutions that creates the ultimate all-in-one device for any network size, with over 15 ...

Every year Earth Overshoot Day marks the date where the annual global demand for resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate that year. The exact date is calculated by dividing the number of natural resources generated by the earth that year (biocapacity) by the humanities consumption of Earths natural resources (ecological footprint) and ...

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the COP26 (Conference of Parties) climate discussion is due to take place between October 31st and November 12th 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. 30,000 UN leaders and decision-makers will gather at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) to set goals surrounding the global fight against climate change. COP26 will be the ...

A recent survey conducted by Suez in collaboration with the British Chambers of Commerce has found that 64% of businesses lack a ‘’environmental sustainability policy’’. This number directly contradicts the current buyer behaviour, with US-based company Deloitte discovering that 32% of consumers are actively engaged in adopting a more ...

Current projections indicate that the Unites States alone could reach up to 4,807 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2050 and although individuals are being encouraged to pursue more sustainable living methods, without the joint efforts of businesses worldwide there can be no real improvement on these projections. Sustainability isn’t ...

A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for an urgent reduction of fossil fuel emissions to ensure the future of the planet, encouraging businesses of all sizes to re-evaluate their stance on sustainability across every sector. Taking the steps toward a sustainable business model can appear daunting at ...

In an era where IT solutions are a necessity, it’s not uncommon for businesses to opt for the cheapest products to maximise their budget. This often leads buyers to the grey market; an area which although often not technically illegal doesn’t operate under the same reputation and authorisation as other sanctioned retail channels. The grey ...

Carbon emissions are one of the most talked-about features in sustainability, and businesses worldwide are currently fighting to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the planet from climate change. Everyone is talking about it, but what is carbon neutral? Carbon neutrality refers to the business in question’s ability to remove as much ...

Certified B Corporations, or ‘B Corps’ are businesses that have achieved the highest standards of social and environmental consideration, balancing profit with transparency, accountability and most importantly, sustainability. As stated on their own website, ‘’the B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a...

What is the Grey Market The grey market refers to the sale of goods through distribution channels that are in some way unauthorised by the initial manufacturer, either through a murky supply chain, sales without manufacturers permission, or from more sinister origins such as counterfeits or theft. Grey market products can harm a brands reputation...