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Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world
Motorola

Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world

According to a statement, the grants will benefit more than two million students, first responders, teachers, veterans and community members in 32 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2019

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Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media
Software Development

Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media

Virtual try-on tech becomes latest trend in online shopping market with Zyler reporting half a million outfits tried on in one week.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals
Supply Chain

Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals

Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
Fujitsu appoints two women in key leadership roles
Fujitsu

Fujitsu appoints two women in key leadership roles

Fujitsu appoints Katherine Cakarnis as VP of customer identity engagement and Nicole Forrester as head of office of purpose in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives
Health Technologies

Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives

Cognizant pledges $250m to promote economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Social enterprise

Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement

Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
No end to economic woes in sight for struggling IT vendors - report
CompTIA

No end to economic woes in sight for struggling IT vendors - report

Traditional IT vendors are bracing for prolonged economic challenges as COVID-19 continues to hit non-cloud tech companies hard, GlobalData reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
MEF grants 3.0 SD-WAN certification to Fortinet
Firewalls

MEF grants 3.0 SD-WAN certification to Fortinet

MEF has recently certified Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN offering as being able to support MEF 3.0 SD-WAN services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Firewalls

Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation

Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Hybrid & Remote Work

CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry

IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions

Enterprise tech firm HCL Technologies recently honoured goodwill champions around the world as part of its Wave Maker Awards 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Mindtree wins Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen
Consultancy

Mindtree wins Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen

Mindtree has clinched the prestigious Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen, lauded for its philanthropic feats and commitment to social welfare.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge
Drones

WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge

The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative
Health Technologies

Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019

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Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Not for profit

Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities

The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Partner Programmes

CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council

CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand
Entrepreneur

Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand

New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019