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Avalara co-founder leads new advisory firm helping companies create digital assets

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based advisory company that is helping brands use regulated digital assets to capitalize on their products and projects. The “metaverse” has been described as the next iteration of the internet; McKinsey said last year that it could generate up to $5 trillion in value by 2030. billion.

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Electric aircraft motor company MagniX lands deal to power UK startup’s planned 300-plane fleet

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A Seattle-area company has been picked to provide the electric motors for a proposed fleet of 300 aircraft to be built in the United Kingdom by 2030. In addition, the company continues work to certify its first battery-powered aircraft — which first flew 12 months ago — so that it can begin carrying paying passengers.

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Will your company embrace AR for training?

Computerworld Vertical IT

We know the tech industry wants to convince us we need augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions, and while gaming experiences seem to dominate the discussion today, the greater opportunity comes in digital transformation of the enterprise. trillion by 2030. Growing GDP one AR experience at a time.

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Retailer REI launches programs to invest in startup founders of color selling outdoor gear

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REI has set a 2030 goal of adding at least 200 new brands to its lineup that are owned or led by people of color. In an effort to sell more goods from companies run by people of color, outdoor retailer REI is launching a program to support diverse entrepreneurs producing gear for camping, hiking, biking, skiing and related activities.

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Accelerating sustainability to build stronger businesses

CIO Business Intelligence

Sustainability Leaders Video Series In this APAC Network video series hosted by Equinix, meet Asia-Pacific’s most inspiring people and companies leading the green revolution and charting a sustainable future for our planet. Hear from international experts on ESG leadership and how the future green economy will take shape.

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Google opens second cloud region in Germany

CIO Business Intelligence

billion in German digital infrastructure by 2030. In July last year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the company would launch 10 new cloud regions over the following year. Similarly, in June 2022, Oracle CEO Safra Catz said the company expected to add another six regions in the following year.

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THG Ingenuity Cloud Services is Laser Focused on Making a Real Difference in its Sustainability Efforts

CIO Business Intelligence

More than 1,000 engineers serve more than 130,000 customers worldwide with a global network that includes 7,500 deployed servers, more than 10,000 virtualized servers and more than 50 data centers. By 2030, the Group is also committed to seeing 20% of its own brand suppliers introducing restorative agricultural practices.

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