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Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commvault has joined the Business Avengers, a coalition of 17 global companies, to champion SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production.

Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.

New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.

Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.

A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.

Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.

At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.

Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.

FinTech Australia welcomes strong performance by Sydney and Melbourne in latest Global Financial Centres Index.