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and capable of , not just following a more efficient program , but actually adapting themselves and moderating their energy consumptions based upon what the sensors tell them about the usage of the building ,” says Middleton . “ Eventually , this is fertile ground for AI and other concepts to be applied to our building management .”
Allied to that investment , ANU is partnered with IBM for its analytics platform , Cisco for its IT network and Oracle for business solutions and major applications . “ IBM ’ s tools have helped us gain a better understanding of what ’ s happening within the university , and how well we are performing , which is vital . Cisco has aided us with our infrastructure and the further work that will come in that space . Major vendors like Oracle , provide and support many of our most important applications ,” confirms Grange .
The university ’ s approach to Socially Responsible Investment ( SRI ) and the management of its AUD $ 1.4bn endowment raised eyebrows back in 2015 when it divested from stocks not in keeping with its social responsibility strategy . “ Some elements of the press were very antagonistic ,” says Investment Office Director , Mary Fallon , “ but the feedback on social media and via email from our students , alumni and the local
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Mary is Director of the Investment Office at ANU , where she is responsible for the management of the University ’ s investment portfolio and treasury funds . Prior to her appointment during 2016 , Mary held a variety of senior investment positions in the United States , Europe and in Australia , including Allianz Pimco and QBE . Mary ’ s interest in the education sector began with her role as Chief Investment Officer for NGS Super , a $ 7billion superannuation scheme for Australian independent schools . Since joining the university , Mary has implemented a holistic approach to the measurement and implementation of the University ’ s Socially Responsible Investment policy .
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