(IN BRIEF) Synthesia, a software company founded by Prof. Matthias Niessner, has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The start-up simplifies video content production through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, allowing users to create learning … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Germany, Internet & Online, Investment, Media, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adaptable video templates, AI avatars, AI video creation, AI-driven video production, artificial-intelligence, engaging learning videos, Entrepreneurship, Prof. Matthias Nießner, Synthesia, TUM Incubator, unicorn
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine, a leading supplier of vehicle restraint systems, is undertaking its largest road safety project to date. The company will supply and install 100 kilometers of guard rails for the expansion and modernization of the D4 highway in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, through its Mining division, has acquired HARD-LINE, a Canadian company specializing in mine automation and remote-control technology. HARD-LINE’s expertise lies in providing remote control solutions and network infrastructure for tele-remote operation of heavy machinery in mines. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology
Tagged automation, HARD-LINE, Hexagon, HxGN Autonomous Mining, HxGN MineProtect, HxGN Underground Mining, mine automation, mine production optimization, mine safety, mining, Nick Hare, remote-control technology, tele-remote technology, Walter Siggelkow
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has acquired HARD-LINE, a fast-growing company specializing in mine automation and remote-control technology. HARD-LINE’s expertise lies in remote control solutions that enable the tele-remote operation of heavy machinery from secure … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, autonomous technologies, combining sensor, digital reality solutions, HARD-LINE, heavy machinery, Hexagon AB, HxGN Autonomous Mining, HxGN MineProtect, HxGN Underground Mining, mine automation, mine production optimisation, mining automation, Paolo Guglielmini, remote-control technology, software
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has adopted its position on a nature restoration law, aiming to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. MEPs support restoration measures covering at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, highlighting the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET, a global cybersecurity leader, has partnered with DeepMind, the renowned Google research laboratory for artificial intelligence, to host the Eastern European Summer School of Machine Learning. The event is currently taking place at the Technical University of … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Industrial, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged AI Canada, artificial-intelligence, Cybernetics, deep learning, DeepMind, Doina Precup, Eastern European Summer School of Machine Learning, ESET, Google, Jana Košecká, Juraj Malcho, Machine Learning, McGill University in Montreal, medicine, Michal Valko, Peter Richtárik, Razvan Pascanu, robotics, Slovakia, Technical University of Košice, Viorica Patraucean, Yoshua Bengio
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has appointed Gianni De Gennaro as the chairman of Eurolink, the General Contractor responsible for constructing the Sicily-Calabria Bridge in southern Italy. De Gennaro’s selection is based on his extensive experience in both the public and private … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has welcomed the UK Government’s Mansion House reforms, particularly the optionality provided for paying for investment research. The reforms allow clients to choose how they pay for research, whether bundled … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Farkas, AFME, European Union, flexibility, Investment Research Payments, Reforms, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Health Care production site in Ham, France, has achieved carbon neutrality by reducing its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions to zero. This milestone aligns with Evonik Health Care’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral in Scope 1 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News
Tagged biogas, carbon neutrality, ENGIE, Evonik, France, green electricity, Health Care Site, sustainable, Thomas Riermeier
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has secured a series order from DEUTZ, an engine manufacturer, for the development and supply of power cell units for hydrogen engines. These units, consisting of the piston, piston ring pack, and piston pin, will be used … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Arnd Franz, DEUTZ, Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte, hydrogen engines, MAHLE, Power Cell Units, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) Reutlingen University has unveiled the Texoversum, a unique training and innovation center for the textile industry in Europe. The building features a textile-like façade made of carbon fibers wound by robots, resulting in a lightweight yet highly resilient … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GTT, a global leader in the design of membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has received an order from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry & Co to design the tanks for two … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dalian Shipbuilding Industry & Co, GTT, LNG carriers, tank design
(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £6 million in funding for five new projects aimed at achieving a significant shift towards sustainable plastics. Led by UK universities, these multidisciplinary projects will focus on easier recycling of multilayer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Dove, Chenyu Du, Dr Agnieszka Brandt-Talbot, Dr Daniel Slocombe, funds, innovative projects, Mark Miodownik, Miles Padgett, packaging, plastics, Rebecca Pow, recycling, sustainability, UKRI
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it repurchased 1,639,985 shares during the week of July 3-7, 2023, as part of its €1.5 billion share buyback program. The average price per share was €12.45, resulting in a total amount of €20,418,895.26. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged buyback program, ING
(IN BRIEF) Consumer card spending in the UK showed a year-on-year growth of 5.4% in June, driven by warm weather and increased socializing at pubs and bars. Spending on groceries surged by 9.5%, although shoppers remain concerned about “shrinkflation” and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, economy, Esme Harwood, inflation, Shrinkflation, Will Hobbs
(IN BRIEF) Orange Jordan has launched its 5G services in various areas of Amman and Irbid, extending its 5G journey that began with a pilot in November 2022. The launch was announced by CEO Philippe Mansour during a press conference, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) has entered into a long-term agreement with IndusInd Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, to support its digital transformation strategy. The partnership will provide IndusInd Bank with access to LSEG’s data … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BANKING, digital transformation, IndusInd Bank, LSEG, partnership, Ranjit Pawar, Siddharth Banerjee
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Vodafone have signed new clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The agreements will see Iberdrola provide Vodafone with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean solar energy annually, supporting Vodafone’s net-zero goals and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Aitor Moso, Germany, Iberdrola, Joakim Reiter, net-zero, partnership, PORTUGAL, renewable energy, solar energy, Spain, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) BASF Shanghai Coatings sites and BASF Coatings’ resin plant in Shanghai have announced their transition to 100% renewable energy usage in 2023. This move aligns with BASF Coatings’ global sustainability targets and contributes to carbon reduction efforts. Through … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and YellowFox are partnering to digitize the fleet and logistics processes of the Modschiedler Group. The solution includes digital order management, a truck route planner, and the “YellowFleetApp” for transport handling and route planning. Connected trackers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Deutsche Telekom, digitize, fleet, Hagen Rickmann, Hendrik Scherf, logistics, Modschiedler Group, partnership, Roland Modschiedler, sustainability, YellowFleetApp, YellowFox
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has received new orders worth £280 million from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the supply of munitions. The orders, with a potential value of over £400 million, will lead to the creation of over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Ben Wallace, Charles Woodburn, munitions, partnership, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has been recognized as one of the leading providers of security software in smart buildings by industry analyst firm Verdantix. In their “Green Quadrant: Integrated Smart Building Security Software 2023” report, Verdantix evaluated and ranked … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE Vianeo, in collaboration with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, is deploying advanced electric vehicle charging stations on the networks of SANEF, APRR, AREA, and VINCI Autoroutes in France. The charging stations offer modular power from 160 kW to 300 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CERTAS Energy France, Didier Liautaud, electric vehicles, electromobility, ENGIE Vianeo, fast-charging stations, French Highway Networks, Olivier Delassus, partnership, Siemens
(IN BRIEF) Alpha Trains, a leading European locomotive and trains lessor, has awarded Siemens Mobility a long-term service and maintenance contract for its Vectron locomotives. The 15-year contract includes complete maintenance and revisions at Siemens Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eni, in collaboration with industry partners and associations, has presented a strategic orientation document titled “The route to net zero. Decarbonizing the maritime sector.” The document was developed by 40 experts and focuses on analyzing the technological evolution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged decarbonizing, Eni, Giuseppe Ricci, Mario Mattioli, maritime, net zero, partnership
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of US$110 million to QNB Finansbank in Turkey. The loan is part of the EBRD’s Türkiye Disaster Response Framework, launched after the devastating earthquakes in February. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Arthur Poghosyan, disaster, EBRD, loan, partnership, Post-Earthquake Recovery, QNB Finansbank, Turkey, Yeliz Ataay Arıkök
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are providing new financing to Sparkasse Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina to support digital transformation investments by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The EBRD has … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Amir Softić, Bosnia, digital transformation, digitalisation, EBRD, EU, financing, Herzegovina, Manuela Naessl, partnership, SMEs, Sparkasse Bank
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