Human rights stories
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HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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climate change
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human rights
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.
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Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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ai
Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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SAP unveils AI innovations, collabs with Google and Meta
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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ai
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cleantech
SAP unveils AI-driven innovations and announces collaborations with Google, Meta, and others to transform business operations.
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Zyxel Networks among top 5% in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cna
Zyxel Networks lauded among top 5% in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, affirming its leading position in robust ESG practices and commitment to net-zero emissions.
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i-PRO champions ethical AI practices in physical security domain
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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data protection
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physical security
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data privacy
i-PRO emphasises its commitment to ethical practices in the physical security sector, seeking to harmonise AI progression with societal responsibility.
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HP Inc reveals winners of annual HP Partner Awards 2023
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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synnex
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datacom
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dicker data
HP Inc celebrated top-performing partners in its annual awards, honouring industry contribution and sustainable impact.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
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Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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ai
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human rights
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genai
Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.
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Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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human rights
Yubico announces leadership changes: co-founder Stina Ehresnvard becomes Chief Evangelist and Mattias Danielsson takes over as CEO. #cybersecurity.
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First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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human rights
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hate speech
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online safety
A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
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Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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ai
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human rights
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ethics
The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.
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Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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australian government
The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
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Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The 50 ‘Jane Does’ allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.
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Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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edutech
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it in manufacturing
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cleantech
Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
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Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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cloud services
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gcsb
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human rights
For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
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Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce’s upcoming Dreamforce conference.
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Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Thu, 10th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
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NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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dei
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cleantech
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oecd
NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
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Countdown begins for Nethui 2012
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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nz
Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.