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Likewise, Olé Orleans Wines has seen demand for sales skyrocket in recent months as residents stay home and look to entertain themselves. The business was founded in 2018 by teacher Kim Lewis. Sales had been steady but have grown significantly recently.  … [Read more...] about How building wealth in Black communities in Louisiana means going into business

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Airtel Secure – a suite of cyber security solutions for business customers. From end point protection, email protection to cloud DDOS protection and more, Airtel Secure has created a comprehensive portfolio through strategic partnerships with global leaders such as Cisco, Radware, VMWare, and Forcepoint, claims the telecom services provider. As part of Airtel Secure, Airtel also launched its Security Intelligence Centre. Located in the National Capital Region the Airtel Security Intelligence Centre will offer its tracking services to businesses of all sizes – from large enterprises to small and medium businesses on a 24/7 basis. Airtel and Cisco plan to jointly bring to market a wide range of security solutions that secure networks, endpoints, applications and the Cloud. These advanced security solutions will be available to businesses as well as government entities under Airtel Secure. Through the partnership with Cisco, Airtel … [Read more...] about Airtel launches cybersecurity solution for businesses

Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday announced Google Workspace as the new name for its package of business tools including email and document editing, replacing the G Suite brand introduced in 2016. The rebranding coincides with the launch of features that integrate the various services, such as the ability to have a video chat with co-workers display in a small box at the corner of a document-editing window. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated sales of online business tools and forced vendors like Google and Microsoft Corp to refashion their offering in an effort to virtually mimic office routines, such as coffee breaks. Google vice president Javier Soltero said the new name reflected that "work isn't happening in a physical space that's called an office anymore." The new features also will be available in the coming months to consumers who do not pay for Gmail, Google Docs and the other tools. Google said it has 2.6 billion accounts, including paid and free ones, that are … [Read more...] about Google has a new name for its business tools package

The forum held yesterday by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) was part of the activities on ASEAN as Việt Nam is chairing ASEAN this year. It is also part of the project 'Promoting a fair business environment for new businesses in Việt Nam' of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Việt Nam with funding from the British Prosperity Fund. … [Read more...] about Digital transformation for a transparent and sustainable businesses

Meanwhile, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen highlighted the opportunity for Vietnam to advance responsible business practice. “COVID-19 has disclosed pre-existing inequalities and vulnerabilities in our systems, including in how we do business,” she said, adding “Vietnam has shown tremendous leadership in managing the pandemic. Recovering from and co-existing with COVID provides Vietnam with an opportunity to extend this leadership and build forward better, by rebuilding businesses that are responsible to the people and the environment. They can continue to drive economic growth without compromising sustainable development.” The workshop heard presentations on Responsible Business Practice in ASEAN in the context of COVID-19, including experience in advancing responsible business in Thailand. Participants discussed ways forward on developing a national action plan to advance Responsible Business Practice in Vietnam./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam urged to promote responsible business practice