SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM), in collaboration with Ecosystm, released a pivotal new whitepaper, the "Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives," aimed at empowering business leaders in the Asia Pacific region to leverage tech-business synergy to accelerate sustainable transformation.
Ecosystm data reveals that surveyed organizations in the Asia Pacific region are still in the early stages of integrating sustainability into their core business operations, with only 21% having a truly strategic approach to sustainability. Data challenges top the list of sustainability concerns, as achieving a real-time, AI-powered, holistic view of current environmental impact and implementation progress—necessary for prioritizing the most cost-effective ways to achieve sustainability goals—requires a robust baseline of ESG data.
The top challenge faced by Asia Pacific organizations, according to the whitepaper, is the integration of automation and AI system data with enterprise data (48%), followed by the need to collect data from multiple internal systems (45%) and identify the right data for reporting requirements (42%). A recent study by IBM Institute for Business Value also found that only 4 in 10 organizations can automatically source sustainability data from core systems such as ERP, enterprise asset management, CRM, energy management, and facilities management. To enhance credibility, foster trust and strengthen relationships with customers, investors, and other key stakeholders, transparent, verifiable and audit-ready data across the value chain is essential.
"Asia Pacific organizations struggle to turn the sustainability agenda into a competitive business advantage, as incorporating sustainability data and insights into operational improvements requires high-quality data and robust governance capabilities that underpin trust. While generative AI can be a game changer for data-driven sustainability, leveraging hybrid cloud to integrate data and facilitate interoperability across organizations is key to enabling sustainability at scale," said Hans Dekkers, General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific. "Technology is vital for operationalizing sustainability, and IBM solutions and services are assisting organizations throughout the region in harnessing the power of data and AI to achieve a positive sustainable impact that also enhances business value."
Highlights from the whitepaper include:
"Organizations that embrace tech-led sustainability decisions can turn sustainability from a cost centre into a value driver, ensuring long-term business success while leaving a positive environmental legacy," said Sash Mukherjee, VP Industry Insights, Ecosystm. "By following the three-layered tech-led sustainability framework and the checklist in this guide, Asia Pacific leaders can create a compelling, data-driven sustainability narrative that inspires action, manages risks, and builds stakeholder trust."
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IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalise on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain a competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's longstanding commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
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IBM Unveils Comprehensive "Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives": A Blueprint for Driving Sustainable Business Impacts in Asia Pacific
IBM Unveils Comprehensive "Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives": A Blueprint for Driving Sustainable Business Impacts in Asia Pacific
IBM Unveils Comprehensive "Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives": A Blueprint for Driving Sustainable Business Impacts in Asia Pacific
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Azazie, the leading DTC e-tailer for all things bridal and occasion wear, is thrilled to announce they have joined forces with Christian Siriano Bridal for an upcoming collaboration. As part of this collaboration, Siriano exclusively debuted three pieces from the collection at his New York Fashion Week runway show on September 6th, 2024, offering a first look at what promises to be a breathtaking and timeless collection.
After an intimate line review of the entire collection at Siriano's design studio in Manhattan just a month ago, Siriano was so blown away by the quality of the dresses - that he was certain he wanted to include a few hero pieces in his Spring Ready-To-Wear Runway Show, one bridal and two bridesmaids looks. This was a last-minute add to his show and Azazie was beyond thrilled by the opportunity. The collaboration not only highlighted Siriano's appreciation for Azazie's craftsmanship but also brought a fresh and unexpected element to the runway. The team at Azazie worked around the clock to ensure that each piece was runway-ready, and the final reveal was met with widespread acclaim from both industry insiders and fashion enthusiasts. Sitting front row included Selma Blair, Christina Hendricks, Tiffany Haddish, Lil' Kim, Cyndi Lauper, Darren Criss, Alex Newell, Nava Mau, and Maia Reficco, respectively.
The full Christian Siriano for Azazie collection will officially launch in October 2024, during New York Bridal Fashion Week, offering an array of designs for the modern, fashion-forward bride and her bridal party. This unique partnership brings Siriano's signature high-fashion aesthetics to the bridal world, offering brides and bridesmaids haute couture styles at a more accessible price point.
"Bridal is such a personal and special experience for everyone, and I wanted to create a collection that feels both luxurious and accessible," says Siriano. "Teaming up with Azazie allowed me to bring couture-level craftsmanship and design to a wider audience, without compromising on quality or beauty."
The Christian Siriano Bridal for Azazie collection will be available exclusively on Azazie's official website (www.azazie.com). Prices will be under $1,000, and offers sizes ranging from 0 - 30. To learn more and obtain launch updates via email please visit HERE.
About Azazie:
Azazie is the leading DTC e-tailer for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion wear, and accessories, offering high-quality gowns at affordable prices. Based in the tech capital of Silicon Valley, Azazie is disrupting the traditional bridal industry while garnering high ratings from customers and review sites alike. With 200+ bridal gowns and 400+ bridal party dresses in over 80 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs.  Visit the website at  www.azazie.com.
About Christian Siriano:
Award-winning CFDA designer Christian Siriano has established himself as a tour de force in the fashion world since launching his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Siriano's designs have been worn by today's biggest names including current FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden, former FLOTUS Michelle Obama and VPOTUS Kamala Harris, Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Julianne Moore, Lady Gaga, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Porter, Cardi B, Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Coolidge, to name but a few.
Having just celebrated the brand's 15 year anniversary, the Siriano design studio continues to celebrate beauty and diversity in this ever-changing fashion industry. As a result, Christian's work has been featured in a multitude of prestigious museum exhibits including his first ever solo work retrospective titled "Christian Siriano: People Are People" at SCAD in Savannah and Atlanta, respectively, as well as The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. He's also contributed pieces to Kensington Palace's largest exhibition to date titled "Crown to Couture," the "Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear" exhibition at the V&A, "Grit to Glamour" at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The MET Costume Institute where he broke a Met Gala record for having three separate looks featured in the 2021 exhibit "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." Christian himself was also named among Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2018 for his leading contributions to body diversity on the runway and red carpet, was a member of Forbes' 30 Under 30 class of 2015, and was the youngest person to ever appear on Crain's "40 Under 40" list at age 24.
Apart from his thriving fashion empire, Christian has been the host and mentor for Bravo's hit series "Project Runway" and recently added best-selling author (Dresses to Dream About and Dresses to Dream About: Deluxe Edition) and interior designer (Siriano Interiors) to his impressive list of credits. This past Spring saw the launch of the second collection of his furniture line and this Fall he'll release a new book called CHRISTIAN SIRIANO: THE NEW RED CARPET.
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Christian Siriano Partners with Azazie for Affordable Couture Bridal Collection - Showcasing Exclusive Looks at NYFW Spring '25
Christian Siriano Partners with Azazie for Affordable Couture Bridal Collection - Showcasing Exclusive Looks at NYFW Spring '25
