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Fortinet joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative

Fortinet has joined the UNGC initiative, a voluntary platform for developing, implementing, and disclosing responsible business practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023

United Nations

14-year-old launches UN AI & mental health initiative

The Dynamic Teen Coalition, co-led by an Australian teen, will debut at IGF 2023 in Kyoto, amplifying teen voices for a brighter technological future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Unified Communications

Huawei joins ITU and IAEA's AI for Good 5G Challenge

The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023

Clean technologies

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

Data Analytics

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

Cybersecurity

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