[ad_1] Security software provider BeyondTrust has strengthened its position in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with two new appointments, appointing Sami Toivonen to head Australia and New Zealand operations, and Charlie Wood. ) is responsible for Southeast Asia business. As regional sales director for Australia/New Zealand, Toivonen will be responsible for planning supplier sales growth in Australia and New Zealand. As for Wood, he serves as regional sales director for Asia, looking after sales growth in Southeast Asia. Toivonen enters the industry after nearly two years at Venafi, where he served as strategic account director for Asia Pacific. Additionally, he…
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[ad_1] The Hertfordshire-based practice was founded by Michael Collins, a former partner at Níall Mclaughlin Architects and Oliver Chapman Architects. The design is said to be inspired by the “Flemish influence” of the coastal region. The 200 square meter scheme for the “sensitive” site within the Salt House Conservation Area, approved unanimously by North Norfolk District Council, will see the main structure of the existing bungalow retained and its flint cladding reused. Construction on site is expected to begin in April. Source: Michael Collins Architects Model architect’s perspective In mid-2022 we were commissioned by a Hertfordshire client to develop a…
[ad_1] EngineeringUK chief executive Dr Hilary Leevers explains why a growing number of organizations are joining forces to tackle the ongoing workforce shortage. As the New Year approaches, many businesses are ramping up their recruitment efforts, and many of you may be feeling the pressure to recruit. Limited applications and open roles are probably all too familiar. So, what can we do about this? Well, what if we didn’t view other companies as competitors when it came to recruiting, but instead collaborated early in the system to expand the talent pool so that there were enough candidates for all of…
[ad_1] The problem of collecting late payments from clients is an increasingly common complaint among architects. It may sound like a no-brainer, but paying on time is an important factor in maintaining a practice, especially a smaller practice where unpaid invoices can be the difference between survival and bankruptcy. In fact, data shows that increased cash flow (or lack thereof) is one of the most common reasons why businesses fall by the wayside. Having said that, Emily Rae, finance partner at Fletcher Priest, suggests that smaller practices can significantly improve their debtor position by changing the way they deal with…
[ad_1] Daniel Brandenberger, Head of Human Resources in Singapore and Senior HR Business Partner of WM Asia Pacific, shared how UBS AG Singapore provides employees with a more personal, seamless and rich experience.UBS Singapore prioritizes employee experience by investing in the right tools and platforms to connect the right resources and talent. Its robust talent strategy emphasizes equity, sustainability and opportunities for all to thrive. Overall, its company culture is built around four pillars: diversity, equity and inclusion. These pillars empower employees and contribute to their success; the team won the Silver Medal for Employer of the Year at the…
[ad_1] Toronto studio gh3* has completed a fire station clad in gray iron-glazed bricks for the Canadian city of Edmonton. In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, architecture studio gh3* made extensive use of black brick to clad a fire station that not only functions effectively during emergencies, but also serves as a welcome public center during quiet times. gh3* explored the symbolic and functional opportunities of a modern firehouse, with the studio keen to establish the type’s status as a historically trusted civic presence in communities. The large pitched roof and large fire truck doors are familiar motifs in the community, the…
[ad_1] Munich, one of Germany’s largest cities located deep in the country’s southern Bavaria state, is hosting this week the world’s largest working gathering of presidents, senior ministers, diplomats, defense and intelligence officials. The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is now in its 60th edition and will be held from Friday to Sunday. Most of the officials who will give speeches, speak on panels, attend the Bilat conference (and occasionally speak to journalists) will do so in and around the Bavaria Hof, a neo-Renaissance building for the event blocked. But these officials are also increasingly showing up at another event near…
[ad_1] In the heart of Britain, a storm is brewing. The British hotel industry, which is the cornerstone of the British economy and culture, is facing an unprecedented crisis. As inflation continues to rise, the cost of doing business has become a battle for survival, especially for small independent operators. The industry is currently calling for a reduction in VAT rates in the upcoming Spring 2024 Budget, hoping to ease the financial burden and secure its future. rising costs The hotel industry contributes more than £130 billion to the UK economy and employs nearly 3.2 million people, but is struggling…
[ad_1] Australian Government The Department of Social Services has terminated the award-winning design for a national institutional memorial to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in Canberra, designed by architects Jessica Spresser and Peter Baisley, citing “complex construction challenges.” ”. Spresser and Besley said they were “blindsided” by the decision to cancel the design after being notified by a reporter from The Australian in early February 2024. The article disclosed that the project was secretly terminated in November 2023. “We’re a little bit confused about what happened,” Baisley said. “It just got cut silently. We just didn’t expect it…
[ad_1] Harsha Ramalingam is a senior consultant and executive coach at Boston Consulting Group. He provides guidance and advice to senior leaders in e-commerce, artificial intelligence, digital platforms and digital business transformation. He is also a faculty member at BCG University, where he teaches accelerated courses in artificial intelligence. Harsha has more than 35 years of experience as a consumer and enterprise technology leader, helping companies create value through technology by identifying breakthrough or disruptive opportunities.Harsha serves as a non-executive director on the board of Valo Health, a private biotech startup. Prior to that, he served as a non-executive director…