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SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice

SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Cloud Services

Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never

With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.

By Gaurav Gopal • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Partner Programmes

Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program

Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Passwordless

Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2021

Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO submits draft recommendations for ethical usage of AI

The draft includes a framework to 'ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021

Data Analytics

Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Unified Communications

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020

Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Health Technologies

UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries

The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Wearables

NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks

The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Clean technologies

Commvault joins Business Avengers for sustainable development

Commvault has joined the Business Avengers, a coalition of 17 global companies, to champion SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Physical Security

UN hails AI's 'quantum leap' in tech

Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Robotics

Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library

New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality

Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018