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At today's Digital Connectivity Forum workshop, Cornerstone is highlighting how collaboration between local authorities and the telecoms industry can significantly enhance mobile connectivity across the UK. Our General Counsel & Head of Property and Estates, Belinda Fawcett, is joining key industry voices from DSIT, the Local Government Association, and Mobile UK to explore vital issues such as balancing infrastructure development with environmental sustainability, particularly in rural regions. As the UK's leading digital infrastructure provider, with over 15,700 sites and a 35% market share, Cornerstone understands that these partnerships are essential to advancing 5G and broader digital connectivity. Today's discussions underscore the need for stronger cooperation to ensure that digital infrastructure is recognised as critical for the UK’s connected future. Belinda will also be speaking at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 later in the month, where she’ll cover the importance of digital champions in driving investment, minimising the visual impact of new infrastructure, and ensuring communities fully benefit from enhanced mobile connectivity. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gqUdf_UK #Cornerstone #DigitalConnectivityForum #LGAConf24 #TechUK #MobileInfrastructure #DigitalConnectivity #DigitalChampions #LocalAuthorities #Partnerships #5G #FutureConnectivity

#Government #Grants & #Technology (1); Asking When the Donor is Ready (2): Making a #Powerful #Fundraising #Appeal (3) & Fewer #People Want to Be #Nonprofit #Leaders (4): https://ow.ly/KbfW50QuSsE https://ow.ly/q7Yr50QuSsG https://ow.ly/mxLV50QuSsF https://ow.ly/YS8g50QuSsC

At the #RTR2024 Conference, experts and partnership-funded projects gathered to discuss and explore the latest advancements in the field of electric vehicles: development of #batteries, #chargingsolutions, #fuel cells for the next generation of #electrified #vehicles, power electronics, new #materials, ... The discussions delved into the latest #technologies, #innovations, and challenges in all areas covered by the partnership and provided insights into the future of electric mobility. If you missed the event, you can still catch up 👇 on these important discussions and discoveries thanks to the replays and presentations now available!

This month, OKC was delighted to contribute #IbecInsights, now published on their website. Check out our article on the importance of "The 'S' of ESG" and how it plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable practices. You can read the article at the link below. #ESG #Sustainability #SocialImpact

I first heard of Global Accessibility Awareness Day when I was working in LinkedIn and involved with their amazing EnableIn employee resource group. Some people need lifelong accessibility accommodations, some people will need it because of short term developments such as pregnancy, illness or injury. There are companies like Microsoft and Vially - formerly IA Labs doing amazing work on digital accessibility. My top tip? If you become unable to write or use a keyboard, you can dictate emails in Outlook! #accessibility #GAAD

#sustainableit #itforsustainability #liveryclimateactiongroup #wcit #constructors I’ll be speaking at this event in London on Monday 5th February, which we are pleased to host as a joint event with the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Social Value Leadership Group and the The Worshipful Company Of Constructors. To reach net zero targets, we need more sustainable buildings which are well insulated, energy efficient and make use of low carbon and recycled materials. We’ll be hearing about some of the innovations in the construction sector from our friends at the Constructors company. I’ll be discussing whether IT is part of the climate change solution, or part of the problem. IT is inextricably linked to energy consumption, and in today’s digital world IT is not limited to data centres, there are technology products everywhere - often hidden in the fabric of buildings and running 24x7. Improving IT efficiency, reducing power consumption and optimising cooling are considerations for almost any building. IT also has a role to play in helping us understand climate change, modelling the impacts of increasingly extreme weather events on buildings, using machine learning to understand occupancy levels and how buildings are used to optimise HVAC, lighting and power consumption as well as nudge human behaviour. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, IT also supports the Golden Thread, a recommendation by Dame Judith Hackitt in her report, Building a Safer Future, to support duty-holders in designing, constructing and managing their buildings as holistic systems. The Golden Thread involves keeping a digital record of crucial building information – starting from the design phase and continuing throughout the building’s lifecycle. Sustainability is universal and intersectional. Events like this help us understand how industries can collaborate and work together for a more sustainable future for us all. You don’t need to be a member of WCIT or the Constructor’s Company to attend and all are welcome to come along. It will be a relaxed and informal event where we can exchange views and learn from each other. I hope to see you there. Professor Rajkumar Roy Rob Wirszycz Maggie Berry OBE Alison Gowman Rob Beales MSc,CEnv, IEng,FIET,FAPM,FCMI,FISTC,FRSA,MCABE,MCIOB,MIoD Paul Sheedy Stuart Mitchell Elizabeth Thrussell ★ Madush Gupta ★

This case study explores the challenges faced by Selwood Housing, the innovative solution provided by Vericon, and the significant benefits derived from this strategic partnership. https://lnkd.in/eekgKrVu #socialhousing #iottechnology #damp #mould

In an era where governments are embracing circular economy roadmaps as primary drivers of #transition, it's essential to scrutinize their nature, production process, governance, and effectiveness. #Join the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF 2024 Accelerator Session, organized by Chatham House and supported by UNIDO. This session will explore over 70 national circular economy #roadmaps and #strategies, incorporating more than 2700 policy actions. We'll delve into the recent launch of the African Circular Economy Roadmap and Chilean national circular economy roadmap, complementing our findings. Our goal is to bridge #knowledgegaps, shedding light on critical aspects of these roadmaps. By presenting insights from the world’s first global stocktake of national circular economy roadmaps, we aim to contribute perspectives to global discussions. We'll examine the rapid proliferation of these roadmaps, their governance, and their role in the broader circular transition. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxCSb2bj #circulareconomy #WCEF2024

Three key areas not-for-profits can make accessible technology optimisations: an opinion piece by Infoxchange's Digital Transformation Hub Lead Marcus Harvey is live in Asia's tech magazine e27 (Optimatic) today. Not-for-profits face a multitude of challenges that require agility, digital innovation and resilience to navigate efficiently. Impact-focused orgs are responsible for finding solutions to some of the toughest challenges we face in society today, from reducing poverty to environmental protection. These organisations need the tools to improve capabilities the most. Here's 3 key areas and case studies of our work with Alam Sehat Lestari (ASRI), The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) and Zero Waste Malaysia of critical areas for digital transformation. #digitaltransformation #techforsocialimpact https://lnkd.in/gz4T9CBM

True or false? Funders believe that funding digital is a one-off cost. Well, despite the persistent urban myth; this is not true. Funders recognise that digital projects have the same ongoing costs as any other project might and they do want to know how you plan to see it through after the grant ends. In this guide, Joe Roberson and Alex Mecklenburg debunk six common myths that influence perceptions and decisions around digital funding. Check it out now to see if what you think you know is true and begin navigating the digital funding landscape with increased confidence. https://lnkd.in/eAhHvnxH #DigitalCosts #Funding #BustingTheMyths