Partnership to show how pooling strengths can accelerate innovation, says Lara Boro
Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) and The Economist Group have formed a strategic partnership, leveraging the power of digital technologies to drive global business transformation.
To be launched in October 2021, the partnership’s first phase will combine Infosys’ groundbreaking digital services and capabilities with the strength and depth of The Economist Group’s global policy research, insights and events expertise.
By leveraging their collective strengths as two organisations with a shared commitment to sustainable business practices, the partnership will see The Economist Group and Infosys advance sustainability dialogue and inspire action towards creating a better, more sustainable world.
“A sustainable future will depend on creative collaboration. This exciting partnership with Infosys shows how pooling strengths can accelerate innovation and amplify impact in the pursuit of progress,” Lara Boro, CEO, The Economist Group, said in a release on 8 Sept 2021.
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh emphasized, “At Infosys, our focus is to serve the preservation of our planet by shaping sustainability solutions which are driven by insights that inform, experiences that immerse, and platforms that drive action. We take great pride in leveraging the power of digital technologies to drive global business transformation.
“As a digital innovation partner, we are delighted to catalyze progress by supporting The Economist Group to enable global sustainability stakeholders and accelerate the agenda for global businesses towards a better, greener future.”
With less than 10 years to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, businesses and institutions must take the lead in balancing human aspirations with the planet’s ability to sustain them, said the joint release from London.
“This aspiration has driven Infosys and The Economist Group to join forces to create the necessary climate for change. This initiative is designed to unlock the long-term thinking of businesses and other institutions, combining insights, innovation and influence, to address the most challenging sustainability issues facing our planet today,” said the release.
The Economist Group is built on high-quality, in depth global analysis which runs through all of its businesses. With 25 offices in 14 countries and serving a global readership and client base, the Group produces digital and print products, convenes global events, and offers a range of subscription and other services for clients and consumers. Its flagship businesses include The Economist, and research and analysis division, The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. It enables clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, the India-based Infosys expertly steer clients through their digital journey with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. #technology #investment #digital /fiinews.com
