World Economic Forum (WEF) stories - Page 3
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.
Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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education, learning & training
Lumify Group, Australasia's ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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clean technologies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability
Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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sustainability
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Avanade launches Avanade Green IT Enabler, a sustainability service that helps organisations automate monitoring and reduce their carbon impact.