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Cognizant Launches Synapse Initiative to Provide Job Training to One Million Individuals Around the Globe

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking training initiative, Synapse, aimed at empowering more than one million individuals with cutting-edge technology skills—like generative artificial intelligence (AI)—for the digital age. Together with governments, academic institutions, businesses, and other strategic partners, Cognizant's program will leverage evolving AI technology and the company's premier tech services to up-prepare individuals for the future workforce. Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program. 

Key Points: 
  • Cognizant also intends to build a consortium of partners for training and jobs which then will employ individuals who are upskilled through the Synapse program.
  • Cognizant's Synapse initiative will reskill one million people with tech skills to enhance future employability.
  • High-scoring participants will be shortlisted for a specialized Cognizant "train-to-hire" program or interview with Cognizant or one of its Synapse partners for a job opportunity.
  • Aimed at entry-level individuals and mid-career professionals, Cognizant apprenticeships are designed to help people launch their careers in technology.

CloudHesive Announces the Appointment of Michael Tobin OBE to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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MIAMI and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CloudHesive, a Premier Consulting Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the appointment of Michael Tobin OBE to its board of directors. Michael brings decades of experience in corporate leadership and is a globally recognized leader in the telecommunications & technology sector.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CloudHesive , a Premier Consulting Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the appointment of Michael Tobin OBE to its board of directors.
  • Michael brings decades of experience in corporate leadership and is a globally recognized leader in the telecommunications & technology sector.
  • "Michael Tobin's remarkable track record of leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence aligns with CloudHesive's values and current vision."
  • "CloudHesive is one of the fastest growing companies in the United States", said Michael Tobin.

70 Public Companies Adopt Socialsuite's ESG Disclosure Platform

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Public companies to adopt the ESG disclosure platform are traded on the ASX, NZSE, NASDAQ, NYSE and OTC Markets exchanges, and come from a broad range of industries including agriculture, biopharma, fintech, media, mining, oil & gas, therapeutics, and software.

Key Points: 
  • Public companies to adopt the ESG disclosure platform are traded on the ASX, NZSE, NASDAQ, NYSE and OTC Markets exchanges, and come from a broad range of industries including agriculture, biopharma, fintech, media, mining, oil & gas, therapeutics, and software.
  • The pressure on companies to build genuine ESG credentials continues to increase, particularly from ESG funds and investors who now consider ESG factors in their selection criteria, as well as ratings agencies that produce ESG scores from publicly available disclosures.
  • Socialsuite helps small to medium sized public companies get started with ESG disclosure, by offering an easy-to-use software platform thatoperationalizes the globally recognized Stakeholder Capitalism metrics ESG framework, created by the World Economic Forum.
  • This approach allowspublicly listed companies that do not have large ESG teams to quickly commence ESG reporting and demonstrate ongoing progress through quarterly updates.Socialsuite's platform makes it easy for companies to publish their ESG disclosures on their websites, and in their investor relations materials.

First Sentier Investors bolsters RI and Corporate Sustainability capabilities with three new appointments

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global asset manager, First Sentier Investors (FSI), has strengthened its responsible investment (RI) and corporate sustainability capabilities with three new appointments.

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  • NEW YORK, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global asset manager, First Sentier Investors (FSI), has strengthened its responsible investment (RI) and corporate sustainability capabilities with three new appointments.
  • Rebecca Antonini has been appointed to the newly-created position of Head of Corporate Sustainability.
  • London-based Antonini brings a unique combination of sustainability and corporate knowledge to the role.
  • London-based Grant reports to Antonini in the Corporate Sustainability function and leads on the development of the firm's global philanthropic strategy.

Infor Showcases Food & Beverage Expertise at IFE Manufacturing 2022

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced its presence at IFE Manufacturing 2022 , the UK's dedicated showcase of end-to-end food and drink manufacturing and product development (stand 1619, ExCeL, London, 21-23 March).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced its presence at IFE Manufacturing 2022 , the UK's dedicated showcase of end-to-end food and drink manufacturing and product development (stand 1619, ExCeL, London, 21-23 March).
  • "Today's food and beverage organisations need complete enterprise-wide visibility and the agility to quickly respond to ever-changing market dynamics," comments Marcel Koks, Infor food & beverage industry & solution strategy director.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Infor as our official show sponsor for this year's event," said Philippa Christer, IFE Manufacturing event director.
  • Register to attend IFE Manufacturing: ifemanufacturing.co.uk
    Launching 21-23 March 2022, IFE Manufacturing will run alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event, showcasing suppliers from across the entire supply chain.

UK's largest independent bus operator chooses MiX Telematics

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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BOCA RATON, Fla. and BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the UK's largest independent bus operator, McGill's Group, has chosen MiX Telematics as its connected fleet technology partner. The Contract also includes provision of telematics services to Xplore Dundee, a business recently acquired by McGill's. The technology chosen encompasses MiX's premium Fleet Manager SaaS solution, with customisable reporting capabilites. In addition, McGill's has enlisted driver monitoring with in-cab feedback, as well as MiX Telematics' AI-powered fleet dash camera solution to improve overall safety, efficiency and operational performance. "McGill's prides itself on investing in the best vehicles and infrastructure to ensure we can offer a quality service for those who journey with us. That is why we have chosen to partner with MIX as our telematics solution provider as their services offer terrific opportunities for focused driver training, compliance visibility and of course passenger safety and comfort. We are entering an exciting period for McGill's, with £29m of electric vehicles purchased in 2021 alone, to be installed with the MIX Vision AI system, also due to enter service before Scotland hosts COP26 in November," said Colin Napier, McGill's Group Operations Director.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla. and BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the UK's largest independent bus operator, McGill's Group, has chosen MiX Telematics as its connected fleet technology partner.
  • In addition, McGill's has enlisted driver monitoring with in-cab feedback, as well as MiX Telematics' AI-powered fleet dash camera solution to improve overall safety, efficiency and operational performance.
  • We are looking forward to many successful years ahead working together in partnership," says Richard Adams, Sales Director for MiX Telematics Europe.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publiclytraded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE:MIXT).Formoreinformation,visit www.mixtelematics.com .

UK's largest independent bus operator chooses MiX Telematics

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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BOCA RATON, Fla. and BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the UK's largest independent bus operator, McGill's Group, has chosen MiX Telematics as its connected fleet technology partner. The Contract also includes provision of telematics services to Xplore Dundee, a business recently acquired by McGill's. The technology chosen encompasses MiX's premium Fleet Manager SaaS solution, with customisable reporting capabilites. In addition, McGill's has enlisted driver monitoring with in-cab feedback, as well as MiX Telematics' AI-powered fleet dash camera solution to improve overall safety, efficiency and operational performance. "McGill's prides itself on investing in the best vehicles and infrastructure to ensure we can offer a quality service for those who journey with us. That is why we have chosen to partner with MIX as our telematics solution provider as their services offer terrific opportunities for focused driver training, compliance visibility and of course passenger safety and comfort. We are entering an exciting period for McGill's, with £29m of electric vehicles purchased in 2021 alone, to be installed with the MIX Vision AI system, also due to enter service before Scotland hosts COP26 in November," said Colin Napier, McGill's Group Operations Director.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla. and BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the UK's largest independent bus operator, McGill's Group, has chosen MiX Telematics as its connected fleet technology partner.
  • In addition, McGill's has enlisted driver monitoring with in-cab feedback, as well as MiX Telematics' AI-powered fleet dash camera solution to improve overall safety, efficiency and operational performance.
  • We are looking forward to many successful years ahead working together in partnership," says Richard Adams, Sales Director for MiX Telematics Europe.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publiclytraded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE:MIXT).Formoreinformation,visit www.mixtelematics.com .

Cognizant Foundation Awards Grants to Three London-based Organisations to Advance Education and Economic Mobility in the UK

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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We are proud to partner with these organisations as we work to ensure equitable access to tech careers in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • We are proud to partner with these organisations as we work to ensure equitable access to tech careers in the UK.
  • These grants mark the foundation's first investments in the UK as part of Cognizant's continued commitment to advance economic mobility and educational opportunity in communities around the world.
  • Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) works with young people from across the UK in the years prior to and during university.
  • We're honoured to be one of the foundation's first UK grantees and we can't wait to get started," said Sarah Atkinson, CEO at Social Mobility Foundation.

Cognizant Foundation Awards Grants to Three London-based Organisations to Advance Education and Economic Mobility in the UK

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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These grants mark the foundation's first investments in the UK as part of Cognizant's continued commitment to advance economic mobility and educational opportunity in communities around the world.

Key Points: 
  • These grants mark the foundation's first investments in the UK as part of Cognizant's continued commitment to advance economic mobility and educational opportunity in communities around the world.
  • Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) works with young people from across the UK in the years prior to and during university.
  • We're honoured to be one of the foundation's first UK grantees and we can't wait to get started," said Sarah Atkinson, CEO at Social Mobility Foundation.
  • The Cognizant Foundation works to inspire, educate and prepare people of all ages to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow.

Canadian Veteran and Entrepreneur with Budding Business Receives Global Prince’s Trust Award

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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TORONTO, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Veteran and entrepreneur, Kristin Topping, has received a Princes Trust Global Award for her exemplary resilience while transitioning from military service and her hard work and dedication to overcoming barriers.

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  • TORONTO, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Veteran and entrepreneur, Kristin Topping, has received a Princes Trust Global Award for her exemplary resilience while transitioning from military service and her hard work and dedication to overcoming barriers.
  • Kristin was introduced to the Princes Trust Canadas Operation Entrepreneur program following a head injury that resulted in her release from the military.
  • I am honoured to receive a Princes Trust Global Award and am so thankful for the support that Princes Trust Canada has provided me over the past three years, notes Topping.
  • Awards for young people, as well as one volunteer and two global awards for those who have participated in Princes Trust programming.