sustainabledevelopment

United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance

New York, 22 September 2024 – World leaders today adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The most wide-ranging international agreement in many years, covering entirely new areas as well as … Continue reading United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

Intelecy

Intelecy Announces Sanjeev Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer

OSLO, Norway – Intelecy, a leading industrial AI company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sanjeev Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Intelecy accelerates its ambitious expansion across Europe, with recent market entries in France and the UK. “I am excited to join Intelecy at such a transformative stage” Post this With over a decade … Continue reading Intelecy Announces Sanjeev Kumar as Chief Revenue Officer

Fathom

Fathom Raises $17 Million Series A to Continue Transforming Meetings with AI

Fueled by Passionate User Community, Top-Rated Meeting Intelligence Platform Accelerates Growth SAN FRANCISCO – Fathom, the AI-powered meeting intelligence platform that enables teams to have more productive conversations, today announced it has raised $17 million in Series A funding led by Telescope Partners. Fathom’s seed investors include Maven Ventures, Character, Active Capital and Rackhouse Ventures. The company also reserved 10% of the round for its … Continue reading Fathom Raises $17 Million Series A to Continue Transforming Meetings with AI

ISG

ISG Digital Business Summit to Explore AI’s Impact on CX

Leaders from Airbus, Swiss Re, Roche and more to appear at October 7–8 event in Frankfurt FRANKFURT, Germany – Leaders with Airbus, Swiss Re, Roche, Post Office Group and other companies will gather for the third annual ISG Digital Business Summit DACH, October 7–8, in Frankfurt to discuss their plans and expectations for AI and other emerging technologies to improve customer and employee experience and drive growth. … Continue reading ISG Digital Business Summit to Explore AI’s Impact on CX

Accenture

Aramco Digital and Accenture Partner to Revolutionize Digital Skilling Capabilities and Forge an AI-Ready Workforce in Saudi Arabia

Leveraging Accenture LearnVantage’s AI-native platform, Aramco Digital to upskill Saudi workforce in transformative technologies including Cloud, Data & AI and keep pace with Vision 2030 Riyadh, Sept. 12, 2024 – Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have formed a strategic partnership to fuel generative AI (gen AI) innovation and supercharge the digital skilling agenda in Saudi Arabia. The … Continue reading Aramco Digital and Accenture Partner to Revolutionize Digital Skilling Capabilities and Forge an AI-Ready Workforce in Saudi Arabia

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft and MGX

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft and MGX launch new AI partnership to invest in data centers and supporting power infrastructure

September 17, 2024 | Microsoft Source $100 billion investment potential will enhance American competitiveness in AI while meeting the growing need for energy infrastructure to power economic growth NEW YORK, REDMOND, WA, AND ABU DHABI — September 17, 2024 – The drive to develop more powerful AI capabilities will require significant infrastructure investment to support it. Today, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and MGX announced the Global … Continue reading BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft and MGX launch new AI partnership to invest in data centers and supporting power infrastructure

Metron

Metron Names Data and Product Chief to Bring Water Management Into the AI Era

Dr. Ellie Graeden has been appointed chief data and product officer at Metron, a leading water intelligence company. Her expertise in AI and data will drive Metron’s efforts to revolutionize water management, promoting sustainability, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. Dr. Graeden’s extensive background includes roles at Georgetown University and Talus Analytics. Continue reading Metron Names Data and Product Chief to Bring Water Management Into the AI Era

Connectly.ai

Connectly Raises $20 Million Series B Investment to Expand AI Conversational Commerce, Scale Business

Investment round led by Alibaba augments company’s growth, leadership in AI-powered conversational commerce space SAN FRANCISCO – Connectly, the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its $20 million Series B investment led by Alibaba, with participation from Unusual Ventures, Volpe Capital, RX Ventures, Falabella Ventures and Philippos Kourkoulos Latsis. Connectly, which was founded in 2020 by industry veterans from Facebook, Google, Uber, and McKinsey, uses … Continue reading Connectly Raises $20 Million Series B Investment to Expand AI Conversational Commerce, Scale Business