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ESG / Environmental, Social and Governance stories

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Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures
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Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.
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Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
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InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.
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Oracle launches Cloud EPM for Sustainability management
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Oracle launches Oracle Cloud EPM for Sustainability, a pioneering tool leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance businesses' sustainability management.
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Beroe partners with PRISM for integrated geopolitical risk analysis
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Beroe pairs with PRISM to bolster supply chain security via AI-powered procurement intelligence platform, optimising risk insight for global companies amidst increasing geopolitical instability.
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Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
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Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
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Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
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Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
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Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.
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Nasuni launches IQ tool for unstructured data optimisation in AI
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Nasuni introduced Nasuni IQ, an innovative tool purposed to aid enterprises in managing and reviewing their unstructured data in preparation for AI utilisation.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
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Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Telr collaborates with Fils for greener payment infrastructures
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Digital payment giant Telr collaborates with climate fintech Fils in a strategic effort to reduce emissions within payment infrastructures, bolstering UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategy.
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VIRTUS Data Centres to build AI-ready campus in Buckinghamshire
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VIRTUS Data Centres reveals plans for an AI-ready, sustainable data centre campus - equipped to deliver high-capacity data infrastructure.
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Ex-Hiscox exec Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial as CCO
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Former Hiscox executive, Jodi Cartwright, joins fintech firm Tint Financial Services as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance cross-border trading for SMEs.
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Opera to launch green AI cluster in Iceland by 2024
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Nordic firm Opera announces plans for an AI data cluster in Kevalík, Iceland, powered entirely by green energy, aiming to propel forward its AI-driven browser technology.
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Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms
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Network infrastructure expert Siemon ranks among the top 5% of global companies after securing an upgrade to EcoVadis' Gold Rating, reflecting its tenacious commitment to ESG excellence.
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Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.
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Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.
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Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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In 2023, GRC SaaS company Diligent observed a record high of 21,784 new sanctions and a decline in FCPA enforcement actions.
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Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Seagate Technology unveils its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, revealing significant advancements in multiple imperative areas.
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Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.
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e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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E& enterprise partners with Fintech startup, Fils, to pioneer a sustainable digital payments system in the UAE, allowing customers to offset carbon emissions with each transaction.
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Meet ESG goals with industrial automation
Tue, 26th Dec 2023
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ESG goals shift from optional to essential in business, with automation aiding efficiency and sustainability.
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How sustainable IT can help with key organisational ESG goals
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Sustainability isn't just a passive beneficiary of digital transformation; it actively fuels the impetus for businesses to embark on digital journeys.
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Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.