REMOTE-FIRST-COMPANY|November 30th, 2023 – VAST Data, the AI data platform company, today announced that the company has unveiled its newest software release, version 5.0, extending the capabilities of the VAST Data Platform with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable significant cloud cost savings of up to 80 percent. Today, AWS customers can streamline and accelerate their AI workflows and optimise hybrid cloud deployments across multiple AWS regions via a single control plane. With the VAST Data Platform, organisations benefit from enterprise data management capabilities and infrastructure efficiencies to easily manage files, objects, and tables wherever computation happens. Additionally, cloud-native organisations can now start their…
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A new report from the UN Environment Programme, UNOPS, and the University of Oxford highlights the contributions of nature-based infrastructure solutions to sustainable development, climate and biodiversity. New report titled Nature-based Infrastructure: How natural infrastructure solutions can address sustainable development challenges and the triple planetary crisis is published by UNEP, UNOPS, and the University of Oxford; It highlights how nature-based infrastructure solutions can influence 79 per cent of all targets across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nature-based infrastructure solutions address the infrastructure gap while simultaneously making progress on sustainable development, climate change and biodiversity. Report also highlights the key contributions…
CELEBRATE THE SOUL OF MADRID THIS CHRISTMAS WITH MADRÍ EXCEPCIONAL Madrí Excepcional is bringing El Alma de Madrid to the UK with its crisp, refreshing lager Madrí Excepcional is a unique collaboration between Spain and the UK. With all the taste characteristics of a Mediterranean-style lager, full of flavour and aroma with a light golden colour, Madrí Excepcional is the perfect drink to enjoy out and about whilst soaking up the culture of the city this Christmas. Madrí Excepcional is the product of an exciting collaboration between Molson Coors and La Sagra Brewery, a young innovative brewery with quality and taste…
Amari Raaya Maldives, the luxury destination resort nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, proudly introduces its latest addition to redefine the concept of opulent escapades – the extraordinary private yacht, Raaya. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime as Raaya promises an unparalleled castaway paradise experience. This 20.98-metre luxury yacht, accommodating up to 20 guests across 4 cabins, beckons those seeking the epitome of luxury and style on the open seas. Key Highlights: Tailored Experiences: Raaya can be requested for an array of bespoke experiences, from full-day private charters with VIP services including an on-board private chef and waiter, to exclusive ‘Chasing the…
This year has seen Invisible Homes record some powerful numbers achieved by their new property platform which has registered over 50,000 buyers. Leveraging the power of AI and incorporating a state-of-the-art interface, algorithms work to connect buyers with their off-market dream homes by enabling them to pick ‘must-have’ and ‘nice to have’ features for accurately matched search results. At the same time, the platform builds a picture of each buyer’s needs from their interactions and starts to make outside-the-box suggestions. Much like having a buying agent, it can highlight options that may not be what the buyer initially had in…
Italian energy utility expects over 90% savings across nationwide network through reduced field visits and improved SLA controls with regulator and CSPs Infovista today revealed that Italgas, the leading Italian distributor of gas and water serving enterprise and consumer customers, can now monitor over 8 million connected smart meters across the country following the successful deployment of Infovista’s next-gen automated assurance solution, Ativa™. The Ativa solution provides Italgas with real-time visibility and control over its IoT network, enhancing service reliability, reducing costs, and enabling Italgas to adhere to contracted Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy,…
Unmarried cohabitating couples have higher levels of intimacy, self-determination, and democracy than married couples, finds research from the University of Cologne. The study, conducted by Nicole Hiekel and Michael Wagner, investigated the extent to which relationship practices such as intimacy, self-determination, and democracy affect the risk of a couple splitting up, comparing married and cohabitating couples in Germany. They found that the new societal norm of an ‘individualised relationship’, meaning being an individual within a relationship that fosters a sense of independence and self-reliance but also more emotional closeness and egalitarianism, is more feasible for cohabiters than married couples in…
Ali Malik is a Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, & Founder of Fit Labs Kensington. Below he provides his top tips on how to stay fit & motivated during the cold, dark winter months. Credit: Ali Malik, Personal Trainer & Founder of Fit Labs Kensington (https://www.fitlabskensington.com/) Staying motivated and keeping fit during the cold and dark winter months can be a challenge, but with a bit of creativity and determination, you can make it enjoyable and effective. Here are some unique, out-of-the-box tips for staying motivated and fit during the winter: Indoor Trampoline Workouts: Invest in a mini-trampoline (rebounder)…
Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employees say their workplace allocates funds for Christmas activities such as parties, decorations and employee gifts. Among those employees, almost half (49%) are in favour of some of these funds going towards charities of their choice according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by GlobalGiving UK1. What’s more, of those participants who are in favour of some of the contribution and funds being used for charity, 60% reported that the proportion should be a half or more of the total currently spent2. In a finding which reflects the changing expectations of UK employees during a cost-of-living crisis and…
TOP MARKS AWARDED TO FOUR LONDON EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS AT PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS Four of the capital’s educators and schools have been announced as gold award winners for their dedication to students at Saturday night’s Pearson National Teaching Awards, considered the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. The four London teachers and schools were nominated and selected as gold award winners amongst thousands of nominees based on their inspirational teaching, contributions to their school and community, and influence among colleagues, as assessed by judges. Zac Moxon, the Chiswick-based winner of the Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year, was…