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Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR

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USC Annenberg survey finds companies are becoming more selective in public debate as polarisation boosts the clout of communication teams.
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Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
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Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.
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New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
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Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Analysis by PointData has identified 870,000 profitable new affordable homes and 425,000 new social housing dwellings across mainland Australia.
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New Relic releases ESG Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2023

Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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New Relic, the observability company, has published its second annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) 2023 Impact Report.
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Can bots succeed where humans have failed in sustainability?

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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People want businesses to turn talk into action, and believe technology can help businesses succeed where people have failed.
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Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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HTANALYSTS has launched a consulting practice to deliver capabilities in social impact measurement, govt services, sustainability, aged care and disability.
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Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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AWS has announced a new global program to enhance health outcomes for underserved or under-represented communities.
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Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
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HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Enterprise tech firm HCL Technologies recently honoured goodwill champions around the world as part of its Wave Maker Awards 2020.
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Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals

Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
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Google report unlocks AI's power for social good

Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
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WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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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.
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Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
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PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Although only 18% of respondents report a heavy use of tech to manage their homes today, 69% believe they will be heavy tech users in 50 years.
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Why NEXTDC believes corporate social responsibility is vital

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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NEXTDC launches 'Live to Give' CSR program, partnering with The Smith Family, Pledge 1%, and offering $1 to $1 donation matching for key charities.
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Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.