United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force

Information and Communications Technology Industry Support Expands with Launch of BICSI India

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Monday, July 3, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the telecommunications infrastructure and technology industry in India continues with the launch of BICSI India, a new BICSI affiliate, effective 1 July 2023.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support for the expansion of the telecommunications infrastructure and technology industry in India continues with the launch of BICSI India, a new BICSI affiliate, effective 1 July 2023.
  • BICSI , a global professional association supporting the advancement of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, has finalized an affiliate agreement with Infinios Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd., leading to the creation of BICSI India.
  • One of three BICSI affiliates (along with BICSI Japan and BICSI South Pacific ), BICSI India will have access to more opportunities for growth and will be able to provide more resources to BICSI members across India, as well as host ICT industry-leading events.
  • Both BICSI and BICSI India aim to collaboratively advance the ICT industry and support ICT professionals through membership, standards, education, training, certifications, networking, and other means.

OpenInfra Foundation Welcomes Okestro as First Gold Member in South Korea

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

VANCOUVER, Canada, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OPENINFRA SUMMIT — The Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra Foundation) announced today that Okestro has elevated its commitment to the global community by becoming a Gold Member after joining a year ago as a Silver Member. Okestro is also Premier Sponsor of the OpenInfra Summit.

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  • As a leading cloud software company in South Korea, Okestro pledges to encourage adoption of OpenInfra technology, elevating South Korea as a leader in the global cloud ecosystem.
  • VANCOUVER, Canada, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OPENINFRA SUMMIT — The Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra Foundation) announced today that Okestro has elevated its commitment to the global community by becoming a Gold Member after joining a year ago as a Silver Member.
  • Other Okestro clients in South Korea include the National Pension Service, 'H' Financial Group, 'K' Bank and the National Ministry of Defense.
  • To support this growth and priorities of the community in South Korea, Okestro is a founding participant of OpenInfra Asia , a regional hub announced at the OpenInfra Summit Vancouver today.

Futurpreneur Announces Diverse 2023 Canadian Delegation for the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit in India

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Friday, May 26, 2023

TORONTO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur, an official co-founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) , is proud to announce the 2023 Canadian G20 YEA delegation.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur, an official co-founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) , is proud to announce the 2023 Canadian G20 YEA delegation.
  • After a rigorous selection process, 47 talented and diverse young entrepreneurs have been chosen to represent Canada at the G20 YEA Summit, hosted by Young Indians (YI) and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in New Delhi, India, from July 13-16, 2023.
  • The G20 YEA Summit, held annually ahead of the widely known G20 Leaders’ Summit, serves as a platform for advising its governments on matters of business and entrepreneurship policy.
  • The G20 YEA Summit experience will be enhanced by the G20 YEA mobile app , designed to connect over 800 young entrepreneurs digitally and facilitate meaningful connections and B2B opportunities.

The Institutes Griffith Foundation Welcomes New Advisory Council Members, Charles Chamness and Jillian Froment

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of the Advisory Council, Charles M. Chamness and Jillian Froment, J.D.

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  • The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of the Advisory Council, Charles M. Chamness and Jillian Froment, J.D.
  • Both Chamness and Froment will help to advance Griffith’s mission to provide non-advocative, non-partisan education to public policy members.
  • Froment is executive vice president and general counsel at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) .
  • Additionally, she was a member of the Federal Advisory Council on Insurance and a steering committee member for the EU-US Insurance Dialogue Project.

The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute, part of UL Research Institutes, Opens New Lab in Houston

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) of UL Research Institutes (ULRI) has launched a new laboratory in Houston to study renewable energy technologies designed to mitigate climate change.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) of UL Research Institutes (ULRI) has launched a new laboratory in Houston to study renewable energy technologies designed to mitigate climate change.
  • "Since several of our research partners are based in Houston, the natural progression was to open our own laboratory in the area."
  • ESRI's new laboratory opened earlier this month within the University of Houston Technology Bridge (UHTB), a startup park adjacent to the university's main campus.
  • "We're delighted to welcome the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute to its new home in Houston," said Dr. Chris Taylor, executive director of the Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation at the University of Houston.

WISeKey Invited to Join the Clinton Global Initiative (“CGI”) 2022 Meeting in New York as Part of the New Commitments to Action™

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Nevertheless, this must be done properly in order not to introduce new security risks.

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  • Nevertheless, this must be done properly in order not to introduce new security risks.
  • This initiative was launched at the inaugural ID2020 Summit Harnessing Digital Identity for the Global Community, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May 20, 2016.
  • The CGI 2022 meeting will also include announcements of new Commitments to Action specific, measurable programs that address a pressing global challenge as well as updates on the impact from previous CGI commitments.
  • The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.

The Archdiocese of Seattle Selects Pushpay’s ParishStaq, Embraces Technology to Increase Engagement

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Archdiocese of Seattle intends to grow in its mission of bringing the people of Western Washington to Christ and His Good News, with Pushpay as a key tool in that evangelization effort, said Tom Martin, Chief Information Officer at the Archdiocese of Seattle.

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  • The Archdiocese of Seattle intends to grow in its mission of bringing the people of Western Washington to Christ and His Good News, with Pushpay as a key tool in that evangelization effort, said Tom Martin, Chief Information Officer at the Archdiocese of Seattle.
  • The Archdiocese of Seattle is the 15th largest diocese in the United States, serving roughly 600,000 Catholics in Western Washington.
  • Pushpay is a leading technology company that delivers digital solutions to help make stewardship and evangelization effortless.
  • ParishStaq combines digital giving, mobile apps, and ChMS products that help increase generosity and enhance engagement.

Recognizing the strength and resilience of refugees

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Monday, June 20, 2022

In Canada, refugees are a driving force behind our society and economy, and our country has a proud, long-standing humanitarian tradition of being an international leader in resettlement and integration.

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  • In Canada, refugees are a driving force behind our society and economy, and our country has a proud, long-standing humanitarian tradition of being an international leader in resettlement and integration.
  • We are proud of what we have accomplished so far, and we are determined to do more.
  • "Today, we reaffirmour commitment to meeting our existing refugee resettlement targets for 2022, and to resettling vulnerable Afghans to Canada.
  • Despite the unique obstacles facing us in Afghanistan, we remain steadfast in our commitment to welcome at least 40,000 Afghans refugees to Canada.

Digital Twin Consortium and Smart Cities Council Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

BOSTON MA, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Twin Consortium (DTC)has partnered with the Smart Cities Council (Council) to assist DTCs work with cities globally.

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  • BOSTON MA, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Twin Consortium (DTC)has partnered with the Smart Cities Council (Council) to assist DTCs work with cities globally.
  • A guest appearance by DTCs CTO Dan Isaacs at Smart Cities Week Denver speaking at the Smart Cities Academy and a session on Digital Twins for Cities.
  • The Hub, led by a Task Force and governance team, develops knowledge resources, including releasing the Australia New Zealand Digital Twin Strategy Blueprint in 2021, hosts premier annual events including the Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Twin Summit and Digital Twin Week, being held in Melbourne, Australia in October 2022, and facilitates the biennial Digital Twin Challenge.
  • The longest-running global smart cities ecosystem, the Smart Cities Council, was founded in 2012.

American Staffing Association Names Oklahoma City Business Executive to National Leadership Role

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Linda Marie Arredondo, CIO and EVP of Express Employment International in Oklahoma City, OK, franchisor of Express Employment Professionals, was recently appointed chair of the American Staffing Association's staffing technology taskforce.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Linda Marie Arredondo, CIO and EVP of Express Employment International in Oklahoma City, OK, franchisor of Express Employment Professionals, was recently appointed chair of the American Staffing Association's staffing technology taskforce.
  • ASA is the professional trade association of the $161 billion U.S. staffing and recruiting industry.
  • In this role, Arredondo and the Technology Task Force will advise ASA and its board of directors on technology trends within the staffing industry.
  • The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry.