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DS Smith sets a single-cloud agenda for sustainability

CIO

British multinational packaging giant DS Smith has committed itself to ambitious sustainability goals, and its IT strategy to standardize on a single cloud will be a key enabler. Historically, we’ve been more multicloud or hybrid cloud, with private services as well,” says Claire Dickson, DS Smith’s CIO.

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IT leaders explore footing amid shifting needs and the AI power struggle

CIO

During COVID-19 lockdowns, for example, specialty chemicals manufacturer Albemarle developed a VPA to provide self-service assistance to over 7,000 employees at home, including a natural language interface with a chat bot, and enough AI to help people interface seamlessly with several business applications at a time. “All

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How Hybrid and Cloud-Based Architectures are Unlocking the Power of Data

Cloudera

For ExxonMobil, Ares Trading (Merck), and the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the right strategy is taking full advantage of the cloud. All three organizations have partnered with Cloudera, leveraging a hybrid or cloud-based architecture to improve the lives of the people who depend on their organizations’ data.

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The data flywheel: A better way to think about your data strategy

CIO

At the time, one of ChampionX’s costliest activities in its Chemical Technologies business was monitoring and maintaining customer sites, many of which were in remote parts of the country. “It They needed IoT sensors, for example, to extract relevant data from the sites. It was more than just labor and fuel,” Alina explained.

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How governments are using IT to shrink their carbon footprints

Capgemini

Among the specific tools that can lower an organization’s carbon footprint are: Going digital Moving to the cloud IoT Let’s look at each in turn. Cutting carbon by migrating to the cloud Another way that IT can help reduce CO2 emissions is through the implementation of cloud computing.

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Keep the Water Flowing for the DoD: Securing Operational Technology from Cyberattacks

Tenable

However, integrating internet of things (IoT) devices and cloud computing has increased the number of connections to the critical infrastructure. PLCs control and monitor processes such as activating pumps, managing chemical flow and generating compliance data. Advanced systems such as these come with their own challenges.

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The Future of Energy: North America – Part 1

Capgemini

A conversation with Randall Cozzens, North America Sector Head of Energy, Utilities, and Chemicals at Capgemini. For example, artificial intelligence and IoT, as well as the cloud – these are technologies that will help utilities lower the cost base and be more efficient in terms of operations.

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