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UniSieve’s filters use special crystals to reduce industrial emissions

TechCrunch

The energy-intensive process of separating and purifying chemicals and gases is a big reason why industries like plastic manufacturing cause so much pollution. The round, which UniSieve said was oversubscribed, included participation from the Amadeus Apex Technology Fund, Wingman Ventures, CIECH Ventures and Zürcher Kantonalbank.

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New US CIO appointments, August 2023

CIO

He holds a B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and an MBA from Washington University in St. Prior to joining PriceSmart, Sadin worked as an independent IT advisor and technology analyst. James held previous roles at Net Health, Optima Healthcare Solutions, EarthLink, PRGX Global, and Servigistics (now PTC).

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How adopting sustainability as a service can drive business success and help the planet

CIO

Due to the complexity and scale of the challenge, not all businesses have the resources to move toward net-zero at the necessary pace, and many are lagging. The technology stack is complemented by professional services from strategy through to execution to ensure that the data is actionable and that there is a clear ROI.

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B2B marketplaces will be the next billion-dollar e-commerce startups

TechCrunch

The B2B e-commerce industry has broad reach, encompassing everything from commerce infrastructure and payments technology to procurement and supply-chain solutions. Compliance: In some verticals, particularly those related to healthcare and chemicals, there is a heavy compliance burden to ensure goods are properly sourced and transported.

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A road map for climate investors

TechCrunch

Humanity has come to the limits of nature many times in the past, and has overcome them with technology. We have always adapted ourselves to our environment; changing our technology and behavior due to environmental change is part of our history. That leads us to the three main bottlenecks on the road to net-zero carbon emissions.

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Quantum technology Is it a solution for some of our biggest sustainability challenges?

Capgemini

Quantum technology: Is it a part of the solution for some of our biggest sustainability challenges? Facebook Twitter Linkedin Society must find a way to act on climate change, deliver on net-zero ambitions and meet long-term goals for sustainable development. Why emerging technologies can be part of the solution.

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Financial IT leaders prep for a quantum-fueled future

CIO

The premise is that even if a few individual components underperform, the rest buoy the net result, delivering a fairly predictable return over a fixed amount of time. It’s important for us to test the technology and be ready,” Muthukrishnan says. Emerging Technology, Financial Services Industry, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing