The Environmental Edge: Innovating Data Centers with Immersion Cooling
By Tasos Karaliotas, Head of Technology, Coolblock (Powered by Synapsecom) | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Innovation

The rapid expansion of data centers worldwide has raised significant concerns about their environmental impact. Immersion cooling might just be the solution we need. As the backbone of the digital age, data centers consume vast amounts of electricity and generate substantial heat, necessitating efficient cooling solutions. Traditional air cooling methods are energy intensive and less…

Future-Ready Law Workplaces
By Ifigeneia Byrou, Public Relations & Digital Marketing Specialist, EKA Hellas SA | Business Partners May-Jun, 2024

The New Work

Imagine entering the offices of a law firm in Greece and you’ll probably imagine a stately space, with marble or polished wood floors, dark-colored solid wood furniture, leather chairs, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases with shelves filled with legal texts, reference books, and case law reports—a workspace that exudes authority and status. Now imagine a workplace with…

Reforming Our Way Forward
By Alexandros Costopoulos, Secretary General of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Founder and CEO of Foresight | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Food for Thought

Greece has come a long way over the past years. To build on this progress, we must continue pushing forward with reforms and engaging with all key issues. Structural reforms were a holy grail for Greece during the dark years of its economic crisis, with those committed to forging a better future constantly arguing for…

Embracing Globalization: The Imperative of Internationalization in Greek Higher Education
By Professor Christos Michalakelis, President, Study in Greece (SiG) | Business Partners May-Jun, 2024

Educating the Future

In an era defined by interconnectedness and rapid technological advancement, the internationalization of higher education emerges as a critical pillar for Greece’s longterm competitiveness on the global stage. The benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment extend far beyond the classroom, shaping the economic, social, and cultural landscape of our nation. One of…

Building on Communication and Intercultural Exchange
by Business Partners | May-Jun 2024

The Fulbright Alumni Corner

With over 30 years in international communications, and a focus on areas including propaganda, intercultural affairs, and strategic communication, Dr. Nancy Snow has been instrumental in advancing public diplomacy scholarship in the US and internationally. The three-time Fulbright award recipient (Germany, Japan, Greece) is currently a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Panteion University of Social and…

Getting to Work: Driving Employment, Attracting Talent and Promoting Skills Training in Greece – Part 2 of 2
By Business Partners | May-Jun, 2024

Employing Potential

First established 70 years ago, in 1954, the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) is an official public authority serving as a key operational arm in the fight against unemployment, leveraging a range of policies and actions to support and strengthen the workforce and the labor market in Greece, with a multifaceted approach that is not…