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Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery

GreenBiz

Artificial intelligence (AI), advanced data analytics, fintech, cloud computing, 5G, new materials, renewable energy technology and 3D printing are just a few innovations changing the global infrastructure landscape. They help optimize the planning and operation of infrastructure by providing valuable insights in near-real-time.

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Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future

3BL Media

Freight Forwarding as a Pivotal Player: Freight forwarders, crucial in global trade, manage complex shipping processes involving multiple carriers and regulatory challenges, especially for international shipments. This presents a critical opportunity for the sector to drive substantial change in reducing its carbon footprint.

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Collaborating for Sustainable Procurement: Insights From DP World

3BL Media

To achieve these goals, we are implementing smart logistics solutions, using advanced technologies like IoT, AI, big data analytics, and automation. These tools help us increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve the accuracy of our processes, all while contributing to our sustainability objectives.

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Alibaba Cloud Launches Carbon Management Solution - Energy Expert

3BL Media

These can include increasing the use of clean energy, reducing excessive electricity consumption during peak times and optimizing the supply chain ranging from sourcing materials to shipping products. Alibaba maintained its position as the third leading public cloud IaaS service provider globally since 2018, according to IDC.

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KPMG Partners with CoolPlanet to Offer Carbon Accounting, Decarbonization Solutions

ESG Today

Under the new alliance, the companies will offer carbon accounting solutions and data analytics to examine, model and predict carbon performance across portfolios of assets, enabling a clearer view of actions to support clients’ decarbonization goals.

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Advances in Cisco Cloud and Compute Technology Solve Challenges for Insurance Companies

Cisco CSR

This second blog in my financial services blog series is focused on the insurance industry, and how recent trends in predictive analytics, along with advanced storage capabilities, ensure that insurance companies have the data processing power and scalability they need to launch new offerings and keep happy and loyal subscribers.

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Green Logistics: How Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) Can Leverage Sustainable Supply Chains to Gain a Competitive Advantage

3BL Media

Optimize Transportation and Shipment Methods One of the most significant ways small and medium-sized businesses can reduce their environmental impact while saving costs is by optimizing their transportation and shipping routes.