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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 15

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.

Green

Westcon-Comstor shares global carbon emissions details in new report

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Westcon-Comstor reveals decrease in direct emissions but a rise in supply chain emissions, as it strives to meet sustainability targets.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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clean technologies
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education, learning & training
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
Cyber

CyberArk unveils new features for its Identity Security Platform

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
CyberArk has unveiled new capabilities for securing access to cloud workloads and services as part of its Identity Security Platform.
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HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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support
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HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.
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UiPath and Teradata unite for advanced AI automation

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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UiPath and Teradata have announced a partnership to automate data applications, with a focus on ESG initiatives.
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UK's FinTech sector thrives: Driving growth & social impact

Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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UK FinTech's booming, fueling growth and positive social impact, according to a new report by Innovate Finance and Accenture.
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Salesforce AI innovations boost ESG reporting in Net Zero Cloud

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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supply chain
Powered by Einstein, Net Zero Cloud's generative AI capabilities will suggest reliable, auto-generated responses for ESG reports.
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Regulation will see organisations change ESG reporting

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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regulation
By 2024, 75% of large enterprise firms will implement purpose-specific ESG data management and reporting software.
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World-class software sales executive Melissa Campbell joins SmartBear as Chief Revenue Officer

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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software development
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dei
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Melissa Campbell, world-class software sales executive, joins SmartBear as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global sales and customer relationships.
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Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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financial systems
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skills shortage
The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.
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Fortinet customers experience up to 86% greater efficiency

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Fortinet's SecOps solutions improve customer detection, containment, investigation and response, making security teams up to 86% more efficient.
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Logicalis gives CIOs real-time view over digital ecosystem, with focus on ESG

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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digitisation
Logicalis launches Managed Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with real-time insights on environmental impact and business performance.
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HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo

Thu, 18th May 2023
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clean technologies
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The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests.
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Protecting changing API attack surface proving a challenge

Wed, 3rd May 2023
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cybersecurity
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The majority of organisations face challenges in protecting their changing API attack surface, reveals a new report by Data Theorem and ESG.
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Equinix achieves 96% renewable energy coverage in new report

Tue, 2nd May 2023
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dc
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power / energy
This strategy is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) that align with Equinix's vision.
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Digital Edge publishes second ESG report, 'Future Possible'

Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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The first ESG report was published by Digital Edge in April 2020, and that report set out a number of ambitious targets aligned with its three key ESG pillars.
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Commvault, Microsoft collaboration delivering cost savings

Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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public cloud
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microsoft
Commvault and Microsoft have released the results of a study demonstrating cost savings and improved data security for customers.
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UK businesses embracing multiple IT infrastructures: Nutanix

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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fintech
Nutanix's survey found enterprises prioritising cross-platform visibility and management to stay ahead of the preferred mixed IT curve.
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Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Organisations will need to increase their cybersecurity teams if they are going to manage, and boards of organisations are in agreement.
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Green IT: The importance of a sustainable business model

Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Alex Tupman, CEO of Espria, reveals why adopting sustainable business practices is a lucrative opportunity, not a sacrifice.