United Nations stories - Page 2
Huawei joins ITU and IAEA's AI for Good 5G Challenge
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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power / energy
The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.
IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet initiative
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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daas
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clean technologies
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sustainability
IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.
NTT sinks to $41 million loss in New Zealand business
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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unicef
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financial results
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united nations
NTT New Zealand has reported a $41.5 million loss for the year to the end of March 2022, driven by a $25 million write-down of goodwill.
SAS recognised by leading bodies for promoting sustainable business practice
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.
Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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opinion
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solar power
With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.
Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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economics
Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
UNESCO submits draft recommendations for ethical usage of AI
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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healthtech
The draft includes a framework to 'ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals'.
Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
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.
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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auckland university
The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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united nations
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covid-19
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.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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wearables
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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international telecommunication union
The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commvault joins Business Avengers for sustainable development
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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clean technologies
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commvault
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sustainability
Commvault has joined the Business Avengers, a coalition of 17 global companies, to champion SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production.
UN hails AI's 'quantum leap' in tech
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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physical security
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ai
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healthtech
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.
South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality
Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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law
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dei
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united nations
A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.
Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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robots
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drones
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united nations
Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
United Nations' telco union launches ICT data and report library
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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uc
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iot
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ai
New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.
Only 20% of e-waste is recycled - and this needs to change, says United Nations
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.