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Twitter is launching its first #TweetForACause campaign tapping into the powerful voices of Niche’s global creator network, which the company acquired in 2015. The #TweetForACause initiative will be the first in an ongoing semi-annual series. Future NGO partners will be selected based on their alignment to Twitter for Good’s philanthropic mission, and each activation will be powered by Niche’s global creator network.
Giving Compass, the first of its kind online portal aggregating information to help people to give with impact released today a major technology refresh informed by over 25,000 visits during their beta period this past summer. Enhancements include a guided compass overlay to help users easily explore relevant content based on their interests, the addition of vetted interest funds and additional content such as volunteering opportunities served in real time.
Today, Comcast Corporation announced that its acclaimed Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive high-speed Internet adoption program, has now connected more than four million low-income Americans, in one million households, to high-speed Internet service at home. The State of Florida is second to California with the most connected households in the country, having connected more than 120,000 low-income households benefitting nearly 500,000 Floridians.
Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is pleased to announce the launch of its newly enhanced, mobile-friendly website, which offers corporate citizenship professionals quick and easy access to Center insights, research, and executive educations courses whether they’re at the office, or on-the-go.
Plasticizers are repeatedly cited as being hazardous to people's health. They're to be found in plastics and can find their way into the human body simply through contact. Companies that use plasticizers and other chemical Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in their manufacturing processes are obliged to inform their customers of this fact. This is stipulated by the REACH Regulation laid down by the European Union. A software app developed by iPoint-systems and DEKRA now aims to help companies meet their obligations as efficiently as possible.
Since 2013, Arrow Electronics has teamed with former racecar driver Sam Schmidt to evolve the Arrow SAM Car, a semi-autonomous car loaded with technological innovations that Arrow hopes will one day have broader applications for independent living.
Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, announced today the public launch of an online e-learning module called DRINKiQ designed to provide consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions about drinking responsibly.
The field of journalism is in a period of transition – not just in terms of its business model, but in terms of exploring new methods of capturing the attention of audiences to communicate what’s happening in the world. The challenges of the day are driving innovations that perhaps would not have happened otherwise.
As part of its ongoing partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to drive technology innovation and entrepreneurship, Avnet (NYSE:AVT) is sponsoring the inaugural ASU Innovation Open (ASUio). The final round of the ASUio, the ASUio Demo Day, will take place this Sunday, April 2 at Arizona State University’s Beus Center for Law and Society, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.