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🚨  NEW Operational Tooling Panorama   After analysing 143 vendors and their tooling offerings, our Operational Resilience experts Roxane Bohin, Nigna Anil, Thomas Clokey and Marianna Tsigkounaki produced a report which highlights the 4 must know trends prevalent across the Operational Resilience tooling industry, which are: - A shift towards unified platforms with integration capabilities 🔗 - The increasing impact of AI and automation 🤖 - Growing demand for compliance features due to new regulations 🔒 - The power of visualization for better analytics and metrics 📈 Check the report now: https://lnkd.in/eYKMZVWb

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role the banking sector plays in the global journey towards Net Zero emissions. Climate change remains a pressing issue, and financial institutions are at the forefront of driving meaningful change. 🏦   What you’ll gain: ▪️ A clear understanding of the urgency to achieve Net Zero and the banking sector’s responsibility. ▪️ Insights from our global study of the industry’s Net Zero commitments. ▪️ An overview of the current state of Net Zero pledges.   This exclusive webinar is a must-attend for financial professionals dedicated to sustainability and climate action. Join Michael Diaz, Principal Consultant at Wavestone, and Michael Taschner, Global Head of Sustainability Solutions at S&P Global, and secure your seat here: https://lnkd.in/dSfWJjqQ 

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – a podcast by British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham) In the podcast episode, Romain Gagliardi, Senior Manager at Wavestone’s Singapore office, and Daisy R., Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, delve into the findings of our comprehensive Global GenAI survey. 🌍 Covering 600 companies worldwide, our survey uncovers pivotal trends in AI adoption that businesses need to be aware of as they navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. This episode highlights the stark differences in AI readiness across regions, with Singapore emerging as a leader in positivity and preparedness, while markets like the UK remain more cautious. Romain and Daisy discuss the importance of a balanced approach to Gen AI, emphasizing the need for businesses to carefully weigh both opportunities and risks before making investments in AI technologies. 🎙️Listen to the full episode below to stay informed on the current state and future prospects of AI across different regions, and gain practical advice to guide your AI adoption strategy.

🌍 Meet Laura Fraissl, our expert in Sustainability & ESG!   At Wavestone, Laura helps financial services and consumer goods companies navigate the transition to a future where environmental responsibility and social equity are as important as economic success.   Her expertise includes: • Ensuring compliance with ESG regulations • Developing strategies to reduce CO2 emissions • Leading business transformations for sustainability   Beyond her professional achievements, Laura enjoys crafting multi-course meals for friends and family, as well as staying active with sports like beach volleyball, yoga, and hiking.   Swipe through the carousel to explore more about Laura's journey and interests! 📲   Curious about our sustainability efforts? Connect with Laura to learn more.

💻 Were you impacted by the global #CrowdStrike outage? ✅ Wavestone is conducting a survey to gather high-level feedback on how IT service providers supported their clients during this event. Your insights will be invaluable in understanding the effectiveness of these IT services and identifying areas for improvement.  🔄 Help shape best practices and enhance responses to similar future incidents. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/dsBTJ5pG

𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 🌍 Our partner and sustainability expert Cédric Baecher and Maher Chebbo, Managing Director Europe at Univers, explore this very question, challenging common assumptions and offering a nuanced perspective on AI's role in sustainability efforts.   Key points to consider: ▪️ The environmental costs of AI itself, including energy consumption ▪️ The importance of taking a holistic approach to sustainability ▪️ AI's potential to optimize resource use and reduce waste   📰 Read the full article for a balanced view on this timely topic: https://lnkd.in/dGUtfz_W

🌍 Meet Marta Kościelak, our Expert in Digital Transformation, Program Management & Digital Sustainability!    At Wavestone, Marta excels in helping international organizations succeed in their digital transformations and large programs. Her expertise spans across various topics including: Digital Workplace, HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), Operating Models & Digital Sustainability.   Outside of her professional life, Marta is an avid baker who loves creating all sorts of breads, cookies, pastries, and cakes. 🥐👩🍳   Swipe through the carousel to learn more about Marta's journey and interests!   👇 Want to know more about our sustainability initiatives? Connect with Marta to learn more.

⏰Last chance to register for Cyber Awareness webinar! If you want to hear about real world successes when it comes to cyber awareness, understand what TAMAM is all about and come away with steps to achieving cyber nirvana, then this is the webinar for you. ⬇ In less that 2 minutes @Tilly Sonoiki shares why this webinar is one not to be missed. Watch the video now! Join Jack Martin, Noëmie HONORE (She/Her), and Tilly Sonoiki on Tuesday August 6th ⏱️ 14:00 BST | 15:00 CET | 09:00 AM ET Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu2pDNgG

The EU AI Act is now in force! 🤖 What does this mean for businesses?   As we transition into full implementation, here are the key takeaways: • The AI Act officially came into force on August 1st, setting the stage for the upcoming compliance deadlines. 🗓️ • It's time for companies to start classifying their AI systems by risk levels. • Get ready for the upcoming bans on unacceptable AI practices, effective February 2025. 🚫 • Start planning for new transparency and user rights requirements.   ⚠️The stakes are high! Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover, nearly double the fines under GDPR.   Don't navigate these changes alone! We're here to support you in aligning your AI systems with the new regulations. Let's work together to ensure a smooth transition and compliance.🤝 Check out our guide to comply 👉 https://lnkd.in/emwg3PVN

🚴♂️ CSR Championship is a team sports. Are you ready to go for Gold?   Despite strong employee interest in #CSR, only 58% of companies report active engagement in CSR initiatives. Why? 74% of surveyed companies cite a lack of specific skills within teams as a major challenge. (Source: CSR Barometer 2024) To drive real transformation, we need to: 1️⃣ Invest in ongoing training 2️⃣ Integrate CSR topics into all levels of the organization 3️⃣ Develop CSR champions across departments Maisons du Monde has set up a transformation unit to assist business teams in developing their CSR roadmaps. This effort promotes CSR initiatives across all functions, improving business processes and encouraging the growth of new skills. 💡 In our CSR Barometer, Rémi-Pierre Lapprend, former Director of CSR Engagement at Maisons du Monde, explained:   “The goal is to mobilize the entire organization across all functions through the role of these champions and at every level.”  How is your company fostering CSR skills and engagement? Share your strategies below! 👇