World Economic Forum (WEF) stories - Page 3

The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.

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.

New Zealand has launched TEAM Cloud, its first onshore hyperscale cloud, enhancing local data sovereignty and supporting innovation across sectors.

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

A report warns of a surge in energy consumption from AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand, with IT managers largely unaware of the environmental impact.

Lumify Group, Australasia's ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

Sudima Hotels have seen a 10-15% boost in productivity over 18 months since introducing AI and robots, proving they enhance efficiency without displacing human roles.

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.

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

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, 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, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.

Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.

Fortinet to make significant contribution at World Economic Forum Meeting on Cybersecurity, showcasing commitment to global cyber landscape.

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