Advice for Women Going into Mining, from De Beers Group's Liezl Maritz

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 09:00

Environmentalist Liezl Maritz explains why she works at Namdeb and offers advice for women going into mining…

Technology for Human Rights: UN Human Rights Office Announces Landmark Partnership with Microsoft

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 14:00

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday announced a landmark five-year partnership with Microsoft Corp. As part of the agreement, Microsoft will provide a grant of $5 million (USD) to support the work of the UN Human Rights Office. This represents an unprecedented level of support from a private-sector organization.

Chennai Goes All Out

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 09:05

Since the plant went into operation in 2012, Daimler covered 40,000 m2 with vegetation and planted 16,000 trees. In this way, the company aims to preserve habitats for plants and animals.

VMware Featured on CRN 2017 Women of the Channel List

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 16:00

We are proud and honored to recognize 15 women from VMware who have made the prestigious CRN 2017 Women of the Channel list.

The executives who comprise this annual list span the IT channel, representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and other organizations that figure prominently in the channel ecosystem. Each is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision and unique role in driving channel growth and innovation.

ING’s 2016 Integrated Annual Report Highlights Financial and Non-financial Progress

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 05:00

ING’s 2016 Integrated Annual Report is built on the theme “Accelerate”, reflecting the accelerating pace of change in technology and other areas impacting customers' lives and their expectations from financial service providers.

Duke Engineer Builds Robots that Protect & Serve

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:10

Duke Energy Adding More Wind & Solar Resources

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 12:05

Renewable energy technologies are advancing and prices are decreasing. Duke Energy is leveraging those advancements to expand its renewable energy portfolio and deliver cleaner energy to its customers.

Consumers Energy Proposes Program to Help Large Michigan Businesses Use 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 09:00

Consumers Energy is making good on its commitment to a clean Michigan future by working with large businesses -- including the new Switch Pyramid data center in West Michigan -- that want to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy.

Maven, One of the Fastest-Growing Mobility Brands in North America, Expands New York City Operations

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 12:30

A year and a half after launching as a curated residential service in New York City, Maven has evolved into one of the fastest-growing mobility brands in North America. Leveraging its seamless and dynamic mobility platform, Maven offers unique car-sharing services geared toward both consumers and businesses. Maven has rolled out in 17 cities across North America and its members have covered more than 125 million miles.

Heroes Working For a Restorative Future

Fri, 05/19/2017 - 17:30

Every year, we recognize individuals who have demonstrated a fierce commitment to the Living Building Challenge with their desire to continually raise the bar on behalf of the green building industry.

This year, nine recipients are inspirational in their quest to help safeguard our future.