Social issues stories
Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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sap
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social issues
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sap concur
SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cleantech
Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.
Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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jobs
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digitisation
Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast’s workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland’s rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cleantech
SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
How CIOs can lead in achieving enterprise sustainability goals
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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blockchain
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iot
CIOs are using their influence to drive sustainable practices within enterprises, leveraging technologies such as process automation and data analytics to boost ESG performance.
Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cleantech
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climate change
In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Analysis by PointData has identified 870,000 profitable new affordable homes and 425,000 new social housing dwellings across mainland Australia.
New Relic releases ESG Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2023
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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cleantech
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software development
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sustainability
New Relic, the observability company, has published its second annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) 2023 Impact Report.
Can bots succeed where humans have failed in sustainability?
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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oracle
People want businesses to turn talk into action, and believe technology can help businesses succeed where people have failed.
Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
HTANALYSTS has launched a consulting practice to deliver capabilities in social impact measurement, govt services, sustainability, aged care and disability.
Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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healthtech
AWS has announced a new global program to enhance health outcomes for underserved or under-represented communities.
Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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social enterprise
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social issues
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auth0
Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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dei
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hcl
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social issues
Enterprise tech firm HCL Technologies recently honoured goodwill champions around the world as part of its Wave Maker Awards 2020.
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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cleantech
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sustainability
Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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ai
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ai models
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google
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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drones
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.
Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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dei
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martech
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apm
GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Although only 18% of respondents report a heavy use of tech to manage their homes today, 69% believe they will be heavy tech users in 50 years.
Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
NEXTDC launches 'Live to Give' CSR program, partnering with The Smith Family, Pledge 1%, and offering $1 to $1 donation matching for key charities.
Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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it training
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microsoft
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government
Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.