Information and communications technology

Global Fintech Fest 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

“Information & Communication Technology and Digital Economy are the backbone of Rwanda’s economic development,” said Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Board Vice Chairperson and Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda, during a fireside chat on ‘Innovation for Inclusion’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023).

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  • “Information & Communication Technology and Digital Economy are the backbone of Rwanda’s economic development,” said Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye, Board Vice Chairperson and Deputy Governor, National Bank of Rwanda, during a fireside chat on ‘Innovation for Inclusion’ at the Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023).
  • Today, fintech has become a robust and dynamic financial inclusion tool,” Smt.
  • Sitharaman said, dwelling at length on the role of fintechs in building a global responsible financial ecosystem.
  • Highlights of Global Fintech Fest 2023:
    3 days | 13 tracks | 800+ Speakers | 15+ Thought Leadership Reports | 81 Academic Papers | 50+ Workshops | 125+ Countries | 250+ Sessions | 250+ Investors | 500+ exhibitors | 150K Sq.

Top 21 Smart Grid Companies, Worldwide 2023: MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrant Revealed

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketsandMarkets has released 360 Quadrant for Top 21 Smart Grid Companies , Worldwide 2023 to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketsandMarkets has released 360 Quadrant for Top 21 Smart Grid Companies , Worldwide 2023 to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.
  • However, the initial phase of the smart grid is capital-intensive and is one of the major factors that might hinder the growth of the smart grid market.
  • Siemens Smart Grid offerings encompass a comprehensive suite of solutions and services that leverage advanced technologies to enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
  • The company's smart grid portfolio consists of smart grid software and services.

Top 21 Smart Grid Companies, Worldwide 2023: MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrant Revealed

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketsandMarkets has released 360 Quadrant for Top 21 Smart Grid Companies , Worldwide 2023 to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketsandMarkets has released 360 Quadrant for Top 21 Smart Grid Companies , Worldwide 2023 to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.
  • However, the initial phase of the smart grid is capital-intensive and is one of the major factors that might hinder the growth of the smart grid market.
  • Siemens Smart Grid offerings encompass a comprehensive suite of solutions and services that leverage advanced technologies to enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
  • The company's smart grid portfolio consists of smart grid software and services.

Hytera Enters Annual Framework Agreement with Sinopec Group

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has won the bid for the 2023-2024 Sinopec Group’s industrial two-way radio equipment procurement in August 2023.

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  • Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has won the bid for the 2023-2024 Sinopec Group’s industrial two-way radio equipment procurement in August 2023.
  • As the world's largest oil refinery and the second-largest chemical company, Sinopec Group has consistently prioritized the development of its Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure.
  • This bid leads to Sinopec Group’s first centralized framework purchase of two-way radio devices and systems.
  • “Hytera has proudly served many petrochemical customers across the world, prioritizing workplace safety above all else.

Ribbon Drives Continued Progress in Latest Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks today announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting ongoing progress in executing against its sustainability strategy.

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  • "We view sustainability as a cross-functional effort, aimed at making us a better, more resilient company that is easy for stakeholders to engage with," said Patrick Macken, Ribbon's EVP and Chief Legal Officer.
  • "I'm proud of our results and of the team's continued focus on living out our values as we work to address some of today's critical challenges."
  • Ribbon has also received a number of accolades including ranking 6th among software and telecommunications companies in Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies 2023 .
  • Our 2022 Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis places us in the top 16% of our peer companies in the Information and Communications Technology sector.

PH Emerges as One of the Rising Hyperscale Destinations in Asia, According to S&P Global Market Intelligence

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The 2023 Q1 market report by S&P Global Market Intelligence also showed a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the country's data center operational space between 2020-2025 amid the ongoing expansion of hyperscalers and significant interests of global enterprises in the country.

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  • The 2023 Q1 market report by S&P Global Market Intelligence also showed a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the country's data center operational space between 2020-2025 amid the ongoing expansion of hyperscalers and significant interests of global enterprises in the country.
  • As PLDT's ICT arm, ePLDT has been investing heavily in its data center and cloud as the foundation for enterprise growth and national digitalization efforts.
  • Ignacio envisions the Philippines replicating its success as an outsourcing hub in the cloud and hyperscale domain.
  • With further collaboration with private and strong support from the government, we will definitely be the next digital hub in Asia."

PH Emerges as One of the Rising Hyperscale Destinations in Asia, According to S&P Global Market Intelligence

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 11, 2023

The 2023 Q1 market report by S&P Global Market Intelligence also showed a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the country's data center operational space between 2020-2025 amid the ongoing expansion of hyperscalers and significant interests of global enterprises in the country.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Q1 market report by S&P Global Market Intelligence also showed a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the country's data center operational space between 2020-2025 amid the ongoing expansion of hyperscalers and significant interests of global enterprises in the country.
  • As PLDT's ICT arm, ePLDT has been investing heavily in its data center and cloud as the foundation for enterprise growth and national digitalization efforts.
  • Ignacio envisions the Philippines replicating its success as an outsourcing hub in the cloud and hyperscale domain.
  • With further collaboration with private and strong support from the government, we will definitely be the next digital hub in Asia."

SmithGroup Launches Information and Communications Technology Team

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Washington, DC, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has launched their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team to expand the firm’s capabilities to provide a full suite of technology solutions for their clients.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has launched their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team to expand the firm’s capabilities to provide a full suite of technology solutions for their clients.
  • This team is led by David Glenn , who has joined the firm as a principal and director of Information and Communications Technology.
  • Glenn leads a team of experts located in SmithGroup offices around the country that will provide consulting and design services to internal SmithGroup design teams, as well as other external partners, including building owners and design firms.
  • SmithGroup creates exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces.

Industry First Passive Optical LAN Carbon Reduction Calculator for Enterprise Network Connectivity

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

CARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tellabs, the leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions, announces the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry’s first carbon reduction calculator that estimates both embodied and operational carbon avoidance as a result of choosing Tellabs Optical Local Area Network (LAN) for Smart Buildings and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity.

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  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tellabs, the leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions, announces the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry’s first carbon reduction calculator that estimates both embodied and operational carbon avoidance as a result of choosing Tellabs Optical Local Area Network (LAN) for Smart Buildings and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity.
  • The green attribute of Passive Optical LAN is well documented, including consuming less space and materials in a building’s main data center room, vertical risers, horizontal pathways, and telecommunications rooms.
  • Tellabs’ new carbon calculator helps IT and Network professionals, as well as Architects and Engineers, approximate the embodied and operational carbon savings by modeling fiber-based Optical LAN and the equivalent traditional copper-based switched network design to assess each network’s environmental footprint using publicly available carbon data – namely, the EPA’s eGRID factors and critically reviewed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
  • You can also get more information about Tellabs Optical LAN Sustainability by visiting our online resources page available on our website.

Information and Communications Technology Industry Support Continues with BICSI Japan Renewal

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the technology and telecommunications services industry in Japan continues with the renewal of the affiliate agreement with BICSI Japan , effective 1 July 2023.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the technology and telecommunications services industry in Japan continues with the renewal of the affiliate agreement with BICSI Japan , effective 1 July 2023.
  • BICSI , a global professional association supporting the advancement of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, has renewed its agreement with affiliate BICSI Japan, located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
  • BICSI and BICSI Japan both strive to enhance, equip, and promote the subject-matter experts within the ICT industry through training and education, certifications, and networking.
  • "Through BICSI Japan, I would like to continue to contribute to the development of Japan's ICT industry and the relationship between Japan and this community."