META Group Sticky Post

How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

In the world of EU-funded research, innovation often faces a stubborn challenge: the transition from groundbreaking laboratory discovery to practical, market-ready solutions. While Europe has led in research funding, many projects have struggled to convert valuable research outcomes into accessible technologies that make a measurable impact. For Alessia Melasecche Germini, CEO of META Group, this issue sits at the heart of the mission for Horizon … Continue reading How META’s Booster Initiative Became a Catalyst for Transforming Research in the EU

Zindi Sticky Post

Yango and Zindi Announce the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon

African Data Scientists from Zambia are Predicting Traffic Created by Weather Challenges Lusaka, Zambia, 15th October, 2024 – Yango Group, a global tech company that creates everyday services, is excited to power the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon by Zindi. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 to 18:00 SAST and will challenge participants to develop solutions for traffic … Continue reading Yango and Zindi Announce the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon

ABCHealth Sticky Post

The African Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as New Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa – CAMA

Monday September 16, 2024 – LAGOS: The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) is delighted to announce its appointment as the new Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA). This development marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards enhancing health systems across the continent, as we take on stewardship of CAMA from the Global Business Coalition for Health (GBCHealth) in New … Continue reading The African Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as New Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa – CAMA

Ivanti

Ivanti Names Software Industry Leader Dennis Kozak as CEO

Former CEO Jeff Abbott Remains on Board of Directors Press Release – SALT LAKE CITY – December 11, 2024 – Ivanti, the software company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, announced today that it has named current Ivanti COO Dennis Kozak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a planned transition, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Jeff … Continue reading Ivanti Names Software Industry Leader Dennis Kozak as CEO

ChowNow

ChowNow Announces Kanika Soni as New Chief Executive Officer

Press Release – December 11, 2024 – LOS ANGELES – ChowNow, a leader in online ordering and delivery for local restaurants, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kanika Soni as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kanika brings over twenty years of experience in the consumer tech sector with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. “It’s an exciting time to … Continue reading ChowNow Announces Kanika Soni as New Chief Executive Officer

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy advances toward carbon neutrality in its transformer operations in Figeholm, Sweden

Press Release – 09-12-2024 Hitachi Energy is investing in a new renewable energy generation plant, adjacent to its factory, which is another step toward becoming carbon neutral in its own operations. The new renewable energy facility provides a sustainable and long-term solution for the Figeholm factory – producing cellulose-based insulation materials for power transformers – in line with the Hitachi Energy Sustainability 2030 Strategy to be carbon-neutral … Continue reading Hitachi Energy advances toward carbon neutrality in its transformer operations in Figeholm, Sweden

Wipro

Wipro and SIAM.AI Build AI Assistant for Tourism Authority of Thailand with NVIDIA AI

Press Release – BANGKOK | BENGALURU, India – Dec. 06, 2024 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced a collaboration with SIAM.AI, a member of the NVIDIA Cloud Partner program in Thailand. The companies will leverage NVIDIA accelerated computing and software to develop an AI-powered digital assistant for the Tourism Authority of Thailand. This collaboration … Continue reading Wipro and SIAM.AI Build AI Assistant for Tourism Authority of Thailand with NVIDIA AI

Palantir Technologies

Anduril and Palantir to Accelerate AI Capabilities for National Security

Partnership will facilitate the flow of national security data from the tactical edge to the cloud-based enterprise Press Release – December 06, 2024 – DENVER – Palantir and Anduril, two leading companies at the intersection of commercial technology and national security, are launching a new consortium to ensure that the U.S. government leads the world in artificial intelligence. Our goal is to deliver the technological … Continue reading Anduril and Palantir to Accelerate AI Capabilities for National Security

greenpeace

Greenpeace welcomes action on dairy emissions in Greens’ Alternative Emissions Reduction Plan

Press Release – 8 December 2024 Greenpeace is applauding the Green Party for promising bold action on dairy sector climate pollution with the launch of the party’s He Ara Anamata today. However, Greenpeace warns that the party will need to have the tenacity to push these policies through as bottom lines in future coalition negotiations. “The intensive dairy industry, led by Fonterra, is New Zealand’s worst climate … Continue reading Greenpeace welcomes action on dairy emissions in Greens’ Alternative Emissions Reduction Plan

UNEP

Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

Press Release – Riyadh, 7 December 2024 – Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030. This is according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  Launched at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat … Continue reading Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

ericsson

Ericsson and Mobily unlock AI-driven network performance with 5G Uplink Interference trial

Press Release – Dec 10, 2024 Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Mobily, a leading innovator in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have successfully completed a trial to explore Ericsson’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered 5G uplink interference Optimizer. This initiative aims to enhance 5G mobile uplink performance, delivering superior connectivity and improved user experiences across Mobily’s network. Performed with the … Continue reading Ericsson and Mobily unlock AI-driven network performance with 5G Uplink Interference trial