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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 7

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

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Northern Data Group launches global AI Accelerator programme

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Northern Data Group launches a global AI Accelerator programme offering startups free Nvidia H100 GPUs and expert mentoring.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.
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Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Persistent Systems leverages Zscaler's AI-driven security platform to fast-track its digital transformation and strengthen sustainability and ESG initiatives.
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IFS tops EAM market for third year with US$452 million revenue

Mon, 27th May 2024
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IFS has secured its third consecutive year as the market leader in Enterprise Asset Management software, achieving a 20.3% share and US$452 million in revenue.
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Why three quarters of enterprises are struggling to meet enterprise data demands

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Three-quarters of enterprises are failing to meet data demands, with complex IT infrastructures and inadequate data management causing significant setbacks.
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Wolters Kluwer launches AI-powered finance transformation platform

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Wolters Kluwer unveils its AI-powered CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform, promising CFOs faster, data-driven decisions.
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Endava: ESG & AI dominate digital priorities in 2024

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Endava report reveals AI and ESG as top digital priorities for business, emphasising technologies that offer immediate benefits amid tech sector uncertainty.
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Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Amy Cohn has been appointed Chief People Officer at SmartBear, reinforcing the company's growth ambitions and focus on AI, culture, and strategic leadership.
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Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment

Thu, 16th May 2024
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The third annual Women's Leadership Summit by STACK and IPI Partners in Fort Worth championed women's empowerment and industry innovation through impactful networking and discussions.
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Kinly launches sustainability-focused CSR strategy

Fri, 10th May 2024
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Kinly launches a new corporate social responsibility strategy in response to 53% of enterprises struggling to find AV suppliers aligned with their ESG goals.
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Avani Prabhakar promoted to Chief People Officer at Atlassian

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Amid global growth, software giant Atlassian elevates Avani Prabhakar to the role of Chief People Officer, strengthening their commitment to diversity, equity, and business transformation.
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Moody's recruits Jeremy Schwartz as new Oceania leader

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Financial intelligence provider, Moody's, appoints industry veteran Jeremy Schwartz as new regional leader for Oceania, poised to take forward the company's expansion in the region.
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Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
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Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.
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Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.
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Fortinet unveils 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting steady progress

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Fortinet's 2023 Sustainability Report unveils the firm's strides in combating cyber risks, diversifying talent and ecologically responsible operations.
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Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.
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Oracle launches Cloud EPM for Sustainability management

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Oracle launches Oracle Cloud EPM for Sustainability, a pioneering tool leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance businesses' sustainability management.