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Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms
Ethics

Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Clean technologies

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure
Data Analytics

Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure

Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks
Risk & Compliance

Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks

In 2023, GRC SaaS company Diligent observed a record high of 21,784 new sanctions and a decline in FCPA enforcement actions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report
Seagate

Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report

Seagate Technology unveils its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, revealing significant advancements in multiple imperative areas.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking
Hybrid Cloud

Equinix launches Fabric Cloud Router for efficient multicloud networking

Equinix brings its Fabric Cloud Router to markets globally, enabling efficient multi-cloud connections for businesses within 45 seconds and reducing complex operational costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024
Generative AI

Gartner report predicts top workplace changes for 2024

As technology and workforce dynamics evolve, employers must adapt to nine pivotal workplace indicators, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Meet ESG goals with industrial automation
Unified Communications

Meet ESG goals with industrial automation

ESG goals shift from optional to essential in business, with automation aiding efficiency and sustainability.

By Edward Chow • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Dec 2023
How sustainable IT can help with key organisational ESG goals
Data Analytics

How sustainable IT can help with key organisational ESG goals

Sustainability isn't just a passive beneficiary of digital transformation; it actively fuels the impetus for businesses to embark on digital journeys.

By Felix Berndt • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Diversity in tech on the rise with new hiring strategies, study shows
Workforce Technology

Diversity in tech on the rise with new hiring strategies, study shows

Diversity in the tech industry is growing, with over half the businesses setting diversity targets, a study reveals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program
Security Information and Event Management

Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program

Stellar Cyber introduces a free global initiative to aid educational institutions in addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Five essentials for supply chain success
Partner Programmes

Five essentials for supply chain success

Supply chain finance emerges as a critical solution for companies facing challenges in today's complex business landscape.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Software

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments
Digital Transformation

e& enterprise and Fils join forces to green digital payments

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Progress in tech diversity as more businesses set targets
EduTech

Progress in tech diversity as more businesses set targets

British tech firms are making notable strides in diversity, with over half setting explicit diversity targets, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance

Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030

NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023