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Marie Ekeland launches 2050, a new fund with radically ambitious, long-term goals

TechCrunch

Marie Ekeland has unveiled her next act — and it’s a new fund called 2050. With 2050, Ekeland is going back to the drawing board with a different vision when it comes to investment thesis, fund structure and the firm’s own values. As the name suggests, 2050 has a lot of time to think about these issues.

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Australian businesses need new servers to drive sustainability and innovation

CIO

Australian businesses need to transition to sustainable IT solutions to support these emerging technologies while staying in line with Australia’s new commitment to an emissions reduction target of 43 per cent and net zero emissions by 2050. It’s not just the public sector pushing companies to change. Infrastructure Management

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Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

CIO

Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] The future is renewable Growth in energy demand is unlikely to change. EIA , October 2021. [2]

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Tubos Reunidos commits to total digital production

CIO

So the objective, according to Solano, is to continue with this winning formula of continuous improvement of operational efficiency, product and process innovation, and strengthening its presence in strategic markets. These systems also improve internal communication between people and departments, and daily process management.

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Dawn of a new day for Africa: building a modern digital economy

CIO

A report from non-profit Endeavor predicts that the market size of Africa’s digital economy could reach $712 billion by 2050 , fuelled by the nation’s young population, rising smartphone adoption, and increasing internet penetration. Huawei provided our Cloud Stack (HCS) and innovative service platforms combined with big data services.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

CIO

Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these challenges through innovative AI-driven solutions. Unpredictable weather patterns, extreme temperature fluctuations, and shifting seasons threaten crop yields and food security.

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Defining a new era of exponential companies

CIO

The mistake so many executives made at the dawn of the internet, and continue to make, is that they didn’t take the time to evaluate how digital-first innovations could reimagine essential elements of a business for the new world. Your answers to these questions will help you forge the path forward for innovation.

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