Archive for March 20th, 2013

Earth Hour focus: What global warming means for the Asia Pacific

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

This year’s Earth Hour is on this Saturday, 23 March at 8.30pm (Earth Day is on 22 April). CA Technologies has produced an infographic on how Global Warming has affected Asia Pacific. The company also offers 10 tips for a greener office.

How can we as eco-conscious knowledge workers contribute to a greener office? Infographic by CA Technologies.

How can we as eco-conscious knowledge workers contribute to a greener office? Infographic by CA Technologies.

CA Technologies also pioneers IT management software that enables companies to roll out long-term energy and sustainability programs.

CA Technologies is also ranked top five on Newsweek’s 2012 Green Rankings.

CA Technologies has set clear sustainability goals to reduce our carbon footprint globally. Today, 53% of its employees are involved in Green Teams to drive ecoinitiatives across all its offices globally.

CA Technologies has set clear sustainability goals to reduce our carbon footprint globally. Today, 53% of its employees are involved in Green Teams to drive ecoinitiatives across all its offices globally.

CA ecoSoftware is an enterprise-class energy and sustainability management solution designed to help companies increase energy efficiency and lower operational costs.

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Xchanging launches insurance & procurement offerings in Asia

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Xchanging is boosting its presence in Asia by launching Netsett, a global reinsurance and accounting net settlement service; and Vault, a technology-enabled procurement platform designed to manage sourcing project workflow.

Xchanging Asia Pacific has a headcount of 4,500 in 18 offices, servicing over 250 clients.

Xchanging Asia Pacific has a headcount of 4,500 in 18 offices, servicing over 250 clients.

Xchanging is introducing these two core offerings as part of its global services, as a result of its strategic commitment to grow its Asian capabilities.

Joe Poon, President of Xchanging Asia Pacific.

Joe Poon, President of Xchanging Asia Pacific.

These solutions are built upon the principles and benefits enjoyed by both the London insurance market and organisations using procurement to improve project workflow tracking respectively.

Netsett

Based on an existing service in the London insurance market, Netsett – a netting and settlement solution – was designed with the aim of improving the accounting and settlement of payments between participants in the global insurance and reinsurance community.

By simplifying the netting and settlement between entities, the platform allows insurance groups to reduce the amount of working capital needed whilst improving transparency and control.

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