Month: May 2024

UN Women
Europe

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous is visiting Türkiye

16 May 2024 Sima Bahous, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive Director of UN Women, is scheduled to visit Türkiye for a four-days mission focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment efforts.  During her visit to Türkiye, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous will engage in discussions with the officials from both public and private sectors, women-led civil society organizations and United … Continue reading UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous is visiting Türkiye

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IFRC
Asia, Europe, NGO

Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions

14/05/2024 | Press release Kuala Lumpur / Yangon / Dhaka / Geneva As scorching heatwaves sweep across the Asia Pacific region and countries hit record-breaking temperatures, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that millions of people including children, the elderly, outdoor labourers and individuals with low immunity and pre-existing conditions are at very high risk.     National Societies in Bangladesh, … Continue reading Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions

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Togo
Africa

Togo Fiber Optics Uptake Prediction Challenge

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation announces, through the Togo Digital Agency and the partnership of the Zidi community, the launch of the AI Challenge: prediction of the adoption of optical fiber in Togo. Are you passionate about data science and machine learning? Here’s a unique opportunity to apply your skills to a real-world problem and make a meaningful difference. Use your machine … Continue reading Togo Fiber Optics Uptake Prediction Challenge

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kyndryl
United States

Kyndryl announces portfolio optimization actions

Press Release 13-May-2024 NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has acquired privately held Skytap, a leading specialized workload services provider. “The acquisition of Skytap reflects the proactive steps we’re taking to invest in our mission-critical capabilities where our global alliance partnerships and innovation enable us to help our customers transform and grow,” said Dave Simpson, Global … Continue reading Kyndryl announces portfolio optimization actions

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The Coca-Cola Company
United States

The Coca-Cola Company and Microsoft announce five-year strategic partnership to accelerate cloud and generative AI initiatives

April 23, 2024 | Microsoft Source Editor’s note – April 23, 2024 – The quotation from Judson Althoff was updated following initial publication. ATLANTA and REDMOND, Wash. — April 23, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. and The Coca-Cola Company on Tuesday announced a five-year strategic partnership to align Coca-Cola’s core technology strategy systemwide; enable the adoption of leading-edge technology; and foster innovation and productivity globally. As part of the partnership, Coca-Cola has … Continue reading The Coca-Cola Company and Microsoft announce five-year strategic partnership to accelerate cloud and generative AI initiatives

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