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Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.
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Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.
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BDx leads AI-driven sustainable data centre innovation

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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As artificial intelligence accelerates in Southeast Asia, demand surges for energy-efficient data centres, spotlighting BDx's sustainable innovations under CEO Mayank Srivastava.
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Businesses recognise need for responsible AI readiness

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A study by HCLTech reveals a stark contrast between enterprises' awareness of responsible AI and their readiness to implement it, with 87% recognising its importance.
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Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
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TCS surpasses USD $21.3 billion in global brand value

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services has become the second global IT services brand to surpass a staggering brand valuation of USD $21.3 billion, marking an 826% growth since 2010.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Lumify Group, Australasia's ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.
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IWD 2024: Embracing empathetic leadership as key to greater gender diversity

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amidst ongoing gender disparities, International Women's Day 2024 turns spotlight on empathetic leadership as key to driving gender diversity and fostering inclusivity in the corporate world.
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IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.
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'Sendbird launches accessible AI chatbot for small businesses'

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Sendbird's new AI chatbot provides affordable AI solutions for small and medium businesses, offering seamless integration and obviating the need for technical resources for implementation.
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AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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AI regulation will likely vary - with some aspects being vital and others possibly being more adaptable to enable AI's massive potential fully.
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HCLTech named fastest-growing among top 10 global IT firms

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Recognised at the World Economic Forum 2023, India's HCLTech emerges as the fastest-growing brand among global top 10 IT firms, increasing its brand value by 7% to $6.537bn.
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Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Schneider Electric, a global pioneer in circular business models, has been named a Circularity Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, acknowledging its significant strides in sustainable practices.
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Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.
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Satellite IoT emerges as key player in global environmental sustainability

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.
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Fortinet to share expertise at WEF Cybersecurity Meeting

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Fortinet to make significant contribution at World Economic Forum Meeting on Cybersecurity, showcasing commitment to global cyber landscape.
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Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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Avanade launches Avanade Green IT Enabler, a sustainability service that helps organisations automate monitoring and reduce their carbon impact.