Canon’s CO2 emission reduction targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in accordance with the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement. The Canon Group Science Based Targets have been verified by the SBTi. Specifically, these were the company’s 2030 targets of 42% absolute CO2 reduction for scopeRead More…
Microsoft has released a whitepaper titled “Accelerating Sustainability with AI: A Playbook” ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), taking place at Expo City in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th. The playbook outlines a comprehensive strategy for governments, businesses, and civil society organisations to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in propellingRead More…
As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to sustainability. Investment in environmental strategies has increased significantly over the past fiveRead More…
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total $678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “Cloud has become essentially indispensable,” said Sid Nag, Vice President Analyst at Gartner. “However, that doesn’t mean cloud innovation canRead More…
Microsoft has expanded its long-term partnership with Majid Al Futtaim with a new strategic agreement that will enhance Majid Al Futtaim’s operations across the retail, real estate, and entertainment sectors by utilizing Microsoft’s robust suite of technologies and services. Both organizations will be working together on a number of strategicRead More…
Schneider Electric is unveiling energy-efficient solutions to tackle data center challenges for artificial intelligence workloads in addition to a host of energy-efficient technologies at GITEX Global to be held from October 16 to 20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company will showcase solutions aligned with its three-step approach:Read More…
Global technology company SAP SE and Global Scouting co-hosted an event to empower young people through education during the recent 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York. Guest speakers who highlighted the vital role education can play in ensuring a sustainable future included senior dignitaries and executivesRead More…
Nutanix has reiterated its commitment to helping advance the sustainability objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to overcome environmental challenges through measurable action and green initiatives. “Firstly, we would like to congratulate Saudi Arabia’s Leadership and Government on the Kingdom’s renewable plans and green initiatives that has ledRead More…
AVEVA has signed two contracts with Kent, the leading engineering company in oil and gas and low-carbon energy. As part of a system integrator agreement, Kent will be enabled to implement life cycle digital solutions to industrial customers.Read More…
Ecodrisil, a technology pioneer offering intelligent sustainability enablement solutions, is showcasing its AI-powered ESG Xpress Solution at the Future Sustainability Forum (October 4-5) and the GITEX Impact Event (October 16-20) in Dubai. The solution comes with a first of its kind ‘ESG AI Co-pilot’ designed to help UAE businesses’ transitionRead More…
Schneider Electric is showcasing its world-class digital energy, industrial automation, and sustainability solutions, many for the first time in the Middle East region, at ADIPEC 2023, October 2-5, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Schneider Electric will exhibit 21 solutions, products, and demonstrations to ADIPEC visitors, including the company’s flagship EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert.Read More…
Aspen Technology has announced its participation in ADIPEC 2023, one of the oil and gas industry’s largest and most influential events (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 2nd-5th October 2023). With companies across the asset-intensive industries facing a dual challenge: meeting increased global demand for resources, while achieving aggressive sustainability targets, digital transformation remainsRead More…
