Arkema and Senior strengthen strategic partnership to advance next-generation battery materials and separators

(IN BRIEF) Arkema and Senior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their strategic cooperation and accelerate innovation across the battery value chain, focusing on advanced materials, separator technologies and scalable manufacturing processes. The partnership will target improvements in … Read the full press release

Eni and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation advance Priolo biorefinery project to accelerate sustainable fuel production in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Eni and Q8 Italy have approved a major joint investment to build a new 500,000-tonne-per-year biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily, using Eni’s Ecofining™ technology to produce HVO and Sustainable Aviation Fuel with at least 65% lower emissions than fossil … Read the full press release

RWE secures long-term Amazon offtake for Nordseecluster B to support Germany’s offshore wind expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and RWE have signed a 110 MW Power Purchase Agreement for electricity from the Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, building on their 2025 strategic partnership and supporting both companies’ digital and decarbonisation … Read the full press release

EIB and Hemsö deepen cooperation to modernise climate-friendly schools, healthcare and public-service infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €200 million loan to Hemsö Fastigheter to finance nine projects involving new and renovated energy-efficient public buildings across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, including schools, a health centre, an ice rink, and … Read the full press release

Fermax selects Telefónica Tech’s Kite platform to power remote management of thousands of connected intercom panels

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Fermax to provide managed IoT connectivity for more than 27,000 connected video door entry systems across Spain, France and Portugal using its Kite platform, enabling real-time remote monitoring, secure communications and centralised fleet … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY strengthens its Global Solutions business with acquisition of student accommodation access control provider NSP Security

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired UK-based NSP Security, a specialist in electronic access control solutions primarily serving the student accommodation sector, strengthening its hospitality and smart access portfolio. The acquisition brings additional technological capabilities and growth potential to ASSA … Read the full press release

BASF’s advanced stabilizers integrated into Xfloat’s floating solar platforms to deliver certified long-term durability

(IN BRIEF) Xfloat and BASF have partnered to enhance the durability and sustainability of floating solar systems by integrating BASF’s Tinuvin® 2730 ED light stabilizer into Xfloat’s HDPE floating platforms, enabling them to withstand harsh environmental conditions for over 30 … Read the full press release

ENSURE project milestone as Indra and ENAIRE demonstrate real-world integration of U-space with conventional air traffic control

(IN BRIEF) Indra and ENAIRE have successfully validated the interoperability between U-space drone management systems and conventional air traffic control at Málaga Airport, demonstrating that drones and manned aircraft can safely coexist within a fully digital airspace environment. The trials, … Read the full press release

BT completes divestment of Radianz to TNS as part of strategy to focus on secure multi-cloud connectivity

(IN BRIEF) BT has completed the sale of its Radianz business to Transaction Network Services after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, a move that supports BT International’s strategy to focus more sharply on secure multi-cloud connectivity for global enterprise customers. … Read the full press release

Telia Norway and ice agree to create jointly owned mobile radio access network to improve national coverage and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway and Lyse, owner of the mobile operator ice, have agreed to create a 50/50 jointly owned company that will combine their mobile radio access networks in Norway, with operations expected to start in Q2 2026, while … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland appointed as Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation to support global manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been designated as a Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive, allowing it to support manufacturers worldwide with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments across the entire … Read the full press release

Thales Shanghai recognized as Advanced-Level Smart Factory as part of decade-long Industry 4.0 transformation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Smart Card Technologies (Shanghai) has been recognized as a “Shanghai Advanced-Level Smart Factory” in 2025, reflecting more than a decade of Industry 4.0-driven digital transformation that has delivered a 70 percent automation rate and 80 percent connectivity … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals rising fraud losses are eroding dealership profits and complicating customer experience

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s new survey of automotive dealers shows that fraud is becoming a significant and growing threat to dealership profitability and operations, with nearly nine in ten dealers expressing concern and 70 percent reporting an increase in fraudulent transactions. … Read the full press release

AAU Professor develops classroom tools to help teachers better support children with developmental language disorder

(IN BRIEF) AAU Professor Kristine Jensen de López has helped develop a research-based DLD Knowledge Pack to support teachers in creating stronger language-learning environments for pupils with developmental language disorder, a condition that affects around two children in every classroom … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom debuts unified Connected Tolling Platform integrating 5G Network V2X and direct C-V2X at 5GAA Sacramento

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom will unveil its Connected Tolling Platform at the 5GAA meeting in Sacramento on 5 February 2026 through two live demonstrations that integrate 5G Network V2X and 5.9 GHz direct C-V2X communication into a single, communication-agnostic tolling … Read the full press release

Basque-led H2SKID initiative advances containerised AEM/PEM electrolysis for real-world industrial testing

(IN BRIEF) The H2SKID project has launched to develop a 1.25 MW portable AEM/PEM electrolyser that will supply green hydrogen directly to industrial users, addressing the current lack of pipeline infrastructure and enabling long-duration real-world testing. Led by SARRALLE with … Read the full press release

Aalborg University spin-out Campfire Security grows from student community into national cybersecurity training provider

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University played a central role in the creation of Campfire Security, which began as a community-driven project to teach young people cybersecurity through hands-on learning on a training platform developed at AAU before evolving into a company … Read the full press release

Hempel, Maersk, and Yangzijiang Shipyard successfully integrate advanced silicone coating into newbuilding process

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has completed the first-ever application of its next-generation silicone hull coating Hempaguard NB on a newly built vessel, Tangier Maersk, during construction at Yangzijiang Shipyard in China, marking a significant step in integrating advanced coatings into newbuilding … Read the full press release

Auerbach selects Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave to power high-speed digital operations across its next-generation fleet

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime will install its NexusWave bonded connectivity system across Auerbach’s new fleet of eco-efficient heavy lift vessels, providing fully managed, high-speed, unlimited satellite connectivity to support operational performance, regulatory compliance, and digital shipboard systems. The deployment aligns … Read the full press release

Atos achieves leadership position in ISG’s new benchmark for digital sustainability across IT consulting, engineering, and managed services

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Digital Sustainability IT Solutions and Services in Europe by Information Services Group after being evaluated alongside more than 35 providers in a comprehensive benchmark of green IT capabilities. The recognition reflects … Read the full press release