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Malaysia releases Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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First-of-its-kind guidance developed to support SMEs within supply chains in tracking and reporting their sustainability disclosures to remain relevant and competitive.

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  • First-of-its-kind guidance developed to support SMEs within supply chains in tracking and reporting their sustainability disclosures to remain relevant and competitive.
  • KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Capital Markets Malaysia ("CMM"), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC"), today launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide ("SEDG"), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises ("SMEs") within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardised set of guidelines in relation to environment, social and governance ("ESG") disclosures.
  • In formulating the Guide, public and market consultations were conducted with multiple stakeholder groups -- including large multinational and public listed companies ("PLCs"), SMEs, and regulatory and policy stakeholders -- to better understand the disclosure challenges, needs and expectations of SMEs within the supply chain.
  • The Adopter Programme will provide SMEs with access to in-person training, tutorials, and workshops nationwide to guide SMEs in disclosing ESG data.

Ellucian and Carahsoft Announce Partnership to Enhance Higher Education Institution Access to Technology Solutions

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, and Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership to make Ellucian solutions available through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contracts.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, and Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership to make Ellucian solutions available through Carahsoft’s reseller partners, National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint and National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contracts.
  • Ellucian software and services support the entire student lifecycle, from student services, finance, recruiting and admissions to information technology.
  • “Through this partnership, state agencies and institutions are able to seamlessly procure cloud-ready technology solutions designed for higher education, enabling deeper engagement, insights and better outcomes for institutions.”
    Carahsoft will provide Ellucian with the contract vehicles to enable continued dissemination of the technology to higher education institutions across the country.
  • “With the addition of Ellucian to our Education Technology solutions portfolio, institutions now have access to reliable, integrated solutions that are solely focused on higher education advancement,” said Tim Boltz Director of Edu Strategy at Carahsoft.

“i-PRO” a Global Leader of Advanced Sensing Company Joins NICE Alliance

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The Industry Leading Network of Intelligent Camera Ecosystem (NICE) Alliance today announces a new adopter and contributor, “i-PRO”, a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the field of imaging.

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  • The Industry Leading Network of Intelligent Camera Ecosystem (NICE) Alliance today announces a new adopter and contributor, “i-PRO”, a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the field of imaging.
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    NICE Alliance announces a new adopter and contributor, “i-PRO”, a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the field of imaging.
  • As professionals of cutting-edge imaging, intelligence, and integration, i-PRO has become a global leader of advanced sensing technologies in the fields of Intelligent Surveillance, Public Safety, and Medical Imaging.
  • NICE Alliance continues to develop and enhance the ecosystem, which will be open for all companies and interest groups who would like to participate as NICE members.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Joins Constellation

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Capital Constellation (Constellation), the joint venture among leading institutional asset owners in Europe, North America and the Gulf, announced today that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), has joined its consortium of asset owners.

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  • Capital Constellation (Constellation), the joint venture among leading institutional asset owners in Europe, North America and the Gulf, announced today that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), has joined its consortium of asset owners.
  • CPP Investments was established in 1997 to invest the assets of the CPP Fund and help build a retirement foundation for 21 million Canada Pension Plan contributors and beneficiaries.
  • CPP Investments joining Constellation is directly aligned with Constellations investment thesis and the work weve done over the last five years.
  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) is a professional investment management organization that manages the Fund in the best interest of the 21 million contributors and beneficiaries of the Canada Pension Plan.

JLL Technologies and OpenSpace Selected by U.S. Public Buildings Service to Provide 360° Image Capture Technology for Government Properties Nationwide

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° jobsite capture and AI-powered analytics, takes the role as the enterprise-wide image capture solution of choice, alongside JLL Technologies, for the U.S. General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service. PBS oversees a portfolio of more than 8,000 buildings nationwide, providing work environments for over a million Federal employees. PBS will use OpenSpace Capture to support the management of assets and projects throughout the planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance life cycle phases.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenSpace , the global leader in 360 jobsite capture and AI-powered analytics, takes the role as the enterprise-wide image capture solution of choice, alongside JLL Technologies , for the U.S. General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service.
  • PBS oversees a portfolio of more than 8,000 buildings nationwide, providing work environments for over a million Federal employees.
  • OpenSpace will be partnering with JLL Technologies on the contract and providing program management support for the rollout across all 11 GSA regions.
  • JLL Technologies brings transformative technology to organizations, like OpenSpace, with expertise in providing a consistent data and innovation strategy.

Global humanitarian leader and Bill Gates among the Informatics Award 20 - year journey exhibit

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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History of Informatics Medal awarded to prominent digital innovators, such as Bill Gates and Dr. Belgacem Haba.

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  • History of Informatics Medal awarded to prominent digital innovators, such as Bill Gates and Dr. Belgacem Haba.
  • The exhibition was held parallel to the Informatics Award ceremony that took place June 27 at Bayan Palace.
  • The 2020 Informatics Medal was awarded to the late Emir of Kuwait in recognition of his philanthropic leadership and dedication to information technology and sciences.
  • The Informatics Award relied heavily on the efforts of those local and regional volunteers who contributed in substantially making Kuwait and the region stronger in the digital industry.

Global humanitarian leader and Bill Gates among the Informatics Award 20 - year journey exhibit

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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History of Informatics Medal awarded to prominent digital innovators, such as Bill Gates and Dr. Belgacem Haba.

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  • History of Informatics Medal awarded to prominent digital innovators, such as Bill Gates and Dr. Belgacem Haba.
  • The exhibition was held parallel to the Informatics Award ceremony that took place June 27 at Bayan Palace.
  • The 2020 Informatics Medal was awarded to the late Emir of Kuwait in recognition of his philanthropic leadership and dedication to information technology and sciences.
  • The Informatics Award relied heavily on the efforts of those local and regional volunteers who contributed in substantially making Kuwait and the region stronger in the digital industry.

Post Road Group Receives Strategic Minority Investment From Capital Constellation

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Post Road Group (Post Road or the Firm), an alternative investment firm focused on real estate and middle-market corporate strategies, today announced that Capital Constellation has acquired a passive, minority ownership interest in Post Road to support the Firms long-term growth and development.

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  • Post Road Group (Post Road or the Firm), an alternative investment firm focused on real estate and middle-market corporate strategies, today announced that Capital Constellation has acquired a passive, minority ownership interest in Post Road to support the Firms long-term growth and development.
  • Capital Constellation, a group of premier global institutional investors, who, together with Capital Constellations affiliated funds (collectively, Constellation), provides transformative investment capital and expertise to growing investment management platforms, is managed by leading private equity and alternative investment manager Wafra Inc. (Wafra).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220303005354/en/
    Constellations investment in Post Road aligns with its strategy of backing rising entrepreneurial investment managers to establish the next generation of promising private equity and alternative investment firms.
  • The investment by Constellation follows the successful close of Post Road Special Opportunity Fund II at more than $300 million.

Adel A. Alderbas Appointed Chief Investment Officer of Wafra Inc.

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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Wafra Inc. (Wafra) announced today that Adel A. Alderbas has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

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  • Wafra Inc. (Wafra) announced today that Adel A. Alderbas has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • In his role as CIO, Mr. Alderbas will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Fawaz Al-Mubaraki to oversee the firms investment activities and execute Wafras vision to deliver investment solutions that provide long-term prosperity for asset owners around the world.
  • Wafra has built a collaborative team and innovative business founded on the principles of partnership, investment excellence and long-term vision, said Mr. Alderbas.
  • I look forward to leading the firms talented investment professionals and guiding Wafras investment strategy through this next chapter.

Broad Sky Partners Announces Investment From Capital Constellation and Acquisition of Thomas Scientific

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Broad Sky Partners today announced a strategic investment from Capital Constellation, as well as its acquisition of Thomas Scientific, marking the teams first transaction.

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  • Broad Sky Partners today announced a strategic investment from Capital Constellation, as well as its acquisition of Thomas Scientific, marking the teams first transaction.
  • Broad Sky has received a strategic investment from Capital Constellation, a group of premier global institutional investors who, together with Capital Constellations affiliated funds (collectively, Constellation), provide catalytic investment capital and expertise to growing investment management platforms and is managed by private equity and alternative investment manager, Wafra Inc. (Wafra).
  • Broad Sky is also announcing that it has acquired Thomas Scientific from Carlyle, marking the firms first investment.
  • Weve known the partners at Broad Sky for several years, given their investment and operating roles during their time at Carlyle.