London, UK. 15 November 2022 – It’s time for businesses to release ‘hidden’ capacity within their organisations, a new report from ActiveOps, a management process automation company, has revealed. Getting a true picture of real-time capacity within an organisation will enable operations leaders in the UK financial and banking sector to unlock time and resources that can be better spent, helping teams to do more with what they have during recession. (more…)
November 16, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Siemens has selected charging management software provider Fuuse as its preferred supplier for its electric vehicle charge point hardware, VersiCharge and SiCharge D, in the UK and Ireland. (more…)
November 11, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Persistent Systems has announced a partnership with Software AG, a specialist in enterprise software for integration, IoT, and automation. Persistent will develop joint solutions to accelerate operational excellence by modernising applications and processes as well as moving data more easily across enterprises to unlock value. The partnership will address the challenges and opportunities that business leaders face as they transform their organisations. (more…)
November 8, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Darmstadt, Germany and Pune, India – Persistent Systems has announced a partnership with Software AG, a provider in enterprise software for integration, IoT, and automation. Persistent will develop joint solutions to accelerate operational excellence by modernising applications and processes as well as moving data more easily across enterprises to unlock value. The partnership will address the challenges and opportunities that business leaders face as they transform their organisations. (more…)
November 7, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
SmartSense by Digi, part of Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions has announced it will extend its work with DIG, a seasonally-driven restaurant group. Continuing its use of SmartSense by Digi solutions, DIG has the reliable technology to maintain and expand its unrivaled product freshness. (more…)
October 25, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
1. Policy statement
1.1 Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, child labour, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. We are committed to addressing the issue of modern slavery, acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.
1.2 We are also committed to ensuring there is transparency in our own business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers and other business partners and, as part of our contracting processes, we include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude, whether adults or children, and we expect that our suppliers will hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.
2. About this policy
2.1 The purpose of this policy is to:
2.1.1 set out our responsibilities, and of those working for and on our behalf, in observing and upholding our position on modern slavery and human trafficking; and
2.1.2 provide information to those working for and on our behalf on how to identify and report concerns regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.
2.2 This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third party representatives and business partners.
2.3 We also expect our suppliers to act in a way consistent with our values as set out in this policy.
2.4 This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
3. Responsibility for the policy
3.1 The board of directors has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it.
3.2 The board of directors have primary and day to day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness, dealing with any queries about it, and auditing internal control systems and procedures to ensure they are effective in countering modern slavery.
3.3 Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given adequate and regular training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains.
3.4 You are invited to comment on this policy and suggest ways in which it might be improved. Comments, suggestions and queries are encouraged and should be addressed to the board of directors.
4. Your responsibilities and how to raise a concern
4.1 All individuals and entities affected by this policy must ensure that they read, understand and comply with this policy.
4.2 The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.
4.3 You must notify your manager as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a breach of this policy has occurred, or may occur in the future.
4.4 You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest possible stage.
4.5 If you believe or suspect that a breach of this policy has occurred or that it may occur you must notify your manager as soon as possible. You may also, or alternatively, refer the matter in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy in appropriate circumstances.
4.6 If you are unsure about whether a particular act, the treatment of workers more generally, or their working conditions within any tier of our supply chains constitutes any of the various forms of modern slavery, raise it with your manager.
4.7 We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. We are committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of our own business or in any of our supply chains. Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should inform the compliance manager immediately. If the matter is not remedied, and you are an employee, you should raise it formally using our Grievance Procedure.
5. Training and communication
5.1 This policy, and training on the risks our business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains, forms part of the training process for all individuals who work for us.
5.2 Our commitment to addressing the issue of modern slavery in our business and supply chains is communicated to all suppliers, contractors and business partners.
6. Breaches of this policy
6.1 Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.
6.2 We may terminate our relationship with other individuals and organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy.
The digital landscape is an integral facet of our everyday lives and defending it from cybercrime is crucial. Cyber-incidents can cause catastrophic consequences for businesses and government alike, so it is imperative that organisations secure critical infrastructure against ransomware attacks and protect sensitive customer data. To tackle the mercurial threat landscape, new cybersecurity techniques are needed to counteract the increasingly sophisticated tactics of hackers, says Ross Brewer, vice president of EMEA & APJ at AttackIQ, discusses how businesses can utilise new cybersecurity techniques to counter an expanding attack surface.
October 6, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Waterloo, Canada – eleven-x, a global provider providing complete, high-performance, wireless IoT and smart city solutions, announced the company has been awarded a contract by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to improve the parking experience on the 104 acre main campus by enabling a frictionless parking experience for students, faculty, visitors and staff. The company will deploy its eXactpark parking monitoring solution, which combines sensor-based space occupancy monitoring, real-time data, and intelligent enforcement amongst other features based on its comprehensive software platform. (more…)
September 27, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Iselin, United States – Ansell, a global provider in safety solutions, announced a new workplace safety product and service brand, Inteliforz. Leveraging real-time worker contextual connectivity and actionable movement data, Inteliforz extends Ansell’s safety promise by delivering cutting-edge, connected safety solutions to drive enhanced worker safety and a more engaged workforce. With the launch of Inteliforz, Ansell has joined forces with Modjoul, a wearables and data analytics company delivering innovative solutions to improve workplace safety, and Corvex, a innovator for connected workforce technologies. (more…)
September 22, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
The first vehicle made its debut appearance in 1886 and since then the world has developed a love-hate relationship with this form of transport. As of 2022, there are 1.446 billion vehicles globally with 19% of them in the US alone. Considering this immense figure, it is no surprise that it seems almost impossible to escape the pollution, noise and danger that they produce. But when it provides people with efficiency and ease, how do you persuade a change in habit for the greater good? (more…)
September 21, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban