(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Emma Taylor as the Global Head of Internet Coverage and Carmen Chan as a Managing Director of Internet Coverage within the Technology Investment Banking division. Emma Taylor, with nearly 20 years of experience in Technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, Carmen Chan, Emma Taylor, Kristin Roth DeClark, leadership
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a contract modification exceeding $190 million for the production of the Bradley A4, a crucial combat vehicle used by Armored Brigade Combat Teams. The contract includes over 70 M2A4 Infantry Fighting Vehicles and M7A4 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Bradley A4, combat vehicles, Dan Furber, partnership
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a loan of up to €25 million to LifeSpot, a residential rental accommodation operator in Poland. The loan aims to address Poland’s housing shortage, which has been exacerbated … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, Housing Shortage, Klajd Hasimi, LifeSpot, Marek Obuchowicz, Poland, Refugee Influx
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has finalized an agreement to sell its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, a move that aligns with Accursia Capital’s long-term investment strategy to bolster the plant’s position in the paper-based packaging market. The divestment, supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Accursia Capital, acquisition, Ahlstrom, France, Mark Ushpol, Martin Scheiblegger, partnership, Stenay plant
(IN BRIEF) De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has entered into four-year agreements with TCS and Capgemini to provide IT services, starting in 2024. TCS will manage the service desk, while Capgemini will oversee the data centers, marking the end of DNB’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Arjen de Graaf, Capgemini, Centric, DNB, IT Services, Josu Devasia, partnership, Pierre-Olivier Bouée, TCS
(IN BRIEF) Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag has named Artie Debidien as a new member of the Supervisory Board of DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank), based on the recommendation of DNB’s Supervisory Board. Debidien, currently Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In anticipation of World Blind Awareness Month in October, the LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille, available for purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. Aimed at children aged 6 and above, … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Society
Tagged blind, braille, braille system, LEGO Group, LEGO® Audio & Braille Building Instructions, LEGO® braille bricks, LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille, Lisa Taylor, Martine Abel-Williamson, Mike Buckley, partially-sighted, Rasmus Løgstrup, sighted, The LEGO Foundation, World Blind Awareness Month
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, in collaboration with The Paper People LLC, has introduced a breakthrough in sustainable packaging with a fully fiber-based, recyclability-certified solution for frozen foods. This packaging, designed to replace conventional fossil-based plastics, provides an eco-friendly alternative for frozen … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, FluoroFree®, Food Packaging, frozen food packaging, packaging, paper, The Paper People LLC
(IN BRIEF) Verizon, in collaboration with Ericsson and MediaTek, has achieved successful data and voice sessions over its 5G network using Ericsson’s new RedCap compatible software and MediaTek’s RedCap testing platform. This breakthrough technology, referred to as NR light functionality, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G network, 5G NR, Adam Koeppe, consumer wearables, data and voice, Dr HC Hwang, Ericsson, fitness trackers, Graham Osborne, industrial sensors, LTE, MediaTek, mobile medical devices, Network slicing, New Radio, NR, NR devices, RedCap compatible software, RedCap testing platform, smart grids, Verizon, video surveillance, VoNR
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced a new group of graduates into its Graduate Program in Africa, consisting of 7 individuals who joined the company in July 2023. The program, spanning roles in Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategy and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Voith Turbo North America has started a $5 million expansion of its workshop in York, Pennsylvania, to enhance its American manufacturing capabilities. The expansion includes adding 10,000 square feet of space to the existing facility and converting 17,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged couplers, gear boxes, PA, rail, rail products, Voith Turbo North America, workshop, York
(IN BRIEF) At the IAA Mobility 2023, ZF is spotlighting its cutting-edge by-wire technologies that offer purely electronic control for steering, braking, and suspension systems, eliminating the need for mechanical connections. The company also introduced the EVSys800, an ultra-compact and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has inaugurated an advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) testing laboratory in Senai, Johor, Malaysia. Spanning 5,300 square meters, the facility is dedicated to providing cutting-edge testing services for household electrical and electronic (E&E) products. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged battery safety testing, electrical and electronic, electromagnetic compatibility, electronic product safety testing, EMC, food testing, Johor, Malaysia, Malcolm Reid, Pradit Yongpanchai, quality assurance, radio frequency, RF testing laboratory, Senai, Senai International Airport, SGS, testing, testing facilities
(IN BRIEF) BPEA Private Equity Fund VII (“BPEA EQT”) has successfully sold its remaining 26.6 percent stake in Coforge, an Indian technology services provider listed on the National Stock Exchange. The USD 924 million block trade marked the conclusion of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) State-owned electric power transmission operator ČEPS has finalized the sale of its subsidiary, RWE Gas Storage CZ, to RWE, a German energy company. The Czech Republic’s government approved the purchase, and the contract was signed recently. RWE Gas … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RWE is making substantial progress in green electricity production with a new venture at the Hambach lignite opencast mine. They’re constructing a photovoltaic plant integrated with a battery storage system. About 22,000 solar modules will be installed, capable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged battery storage system, green electricity production, Hambach lignite opencast mine, Katja Wünschel, Lars Kulik, Neuland Hambach GmbH, photovoltaics plant, Rhenish mining district, RWE, RWE Neuland Solar Farm
(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has announced its acquisition of the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. As part of the deal, LSV will transfer immaterial assets to Kalmar and become … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has been selected to lead a novel research alliance in quantum technologies, backed by the Scottish Funding Council’s (SFC) Alliance for Research Challenges (ARCs) program. This initiative, supported by up to £600,000 in funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alliance for Research Challenges, ARCs, James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, James Watt School of Engineering, QuantIC, quantum technologies, Quantum Technologies ARC, Scottish Funding Council, SFC, SFC funding, UK Fraunhofer Centre, UK Quantum programme, University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been chosen to supply a cutting-edge HERB recovery boiler and advanced digitalization solutions for Moorim P&P’s pulp and paper mill in Ulsan, South Korea. The partnership aims to enhance the mill’s economic … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Andritz, chemical recovery, digitalization, Henrik Wikstedt, HERB boiler, HERB recovery boiler, high-quality paper, Kim Sangwoo, kraft pulp, mill, Moorim P&P, paper mill, pulp, pulp and paper mill, renewable energy production, SGC eTEC E&C, South Korea, Ulsan
(IN BRIEF) Representatives from the University of Dundee attended Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in China, engaging in a two-week program involving lectures on business, finance, economics, and broader topics like international trade, cultural differences, and COVID recovery. … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Business, Chengdu, CHINA, Chinese culture, COVID recovery, cultural, cultural differences, Economics, educational, finance, international trade, Mark Simms, SWUFE, University of Dundee
(IN BRIEF) Visa Moilanen has been appointed as the Head of Pulp & Paper in the Process Industries Division at AFRY. Having a significant background in the global Pulp & Paper sector, including previous roles at AFRY, Visa brings substantial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, appointment, Head of Pulp & Paper, leadership, Nicholas Oksanen, Visa Moilanen
(IN BRIEF) The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has chosen AFRY to conduct a crucial system study to facilitate the rapid expansion of Egypt’s national transmission grid. The study’s focus is on addressing challenges arising from the increased integration of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO emphasizes the importance of incorporating digital financial education for children in response to the increasing shift towards digital payments. While cash usage among children is decreasing, their use of bank cards and digital banking apps is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alexander Zwart will assume the role of Chief Innovation and Technology Officer (CITO) at Rabobank, joining the Managing Board as of 1 December. In this position, he will oversee Technology, Data and Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Innovation for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus will showcase its camper innovations based on the TGE base vehicle at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The MAN TGE serves as a base for motorhomes and offers features like the new Camper high … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a prominent aircraft maintenance solutions company, has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom (UK CAA) to expand its Part-145 maintenance capabilities to the CFM56 family of engines. This achievement complements FL … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Maersk North America Market Update for August 2023 provides insights on various aspects of the shipping and logistics industry. It discusses updates on ocean operations, including adjustments due to low water levels at the Panama Canal and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ELKO, a distributor in Latvia, has partnered with Autel Energy, a developer of efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, including AC and DC chargers and energy storage systems for various sectors. Autel Energy’s product range encompasses AC Wallbox, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Latvia, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Autel Energy, ELKO, EV Charging Solutions, Latvia, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Professor Jerry John Kponyo from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana delves into the concept of responsible AI as part of the “One Topic, One Loop” global discourse series. He highlights the significance of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester have made a groundbreaking discovery about the permeability of graphene to protons. A decade ago, it was demonstrated that graphene allowed protons to pass through, defying theoretical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. Marcelo Lozada-Hidalgo, Dr. Segun Wahab, Dr.Enrico Daviddi, graphene, Green Hydrogen Revolution, partnership, Prof. Andre Geim, Prof. Patrick Unwin, Proton Permeability, scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM), sustainability, University of Manchester, University of Warwick
(IN BRIEF) Professor Ric Williams, Chair in Ocean and Climate Sciences at the University of Liverpool, recently led a research cruise to the Florida Straits as part of a £4 million collaborative research project. This project, backed by the Natural … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon, Florida Straits, Gulf Stream, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF), nutrient, partnership, Professor Ric Williams, Research Cruise, sustainability, TRANSPORT, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Assistant Professor Annemieke Witteveen, from the Biomedical Signals and Systems department at the Faculty of EEMCS (TechMed Centre), has been nominated for the prestigious New Scientist Science Talent Prize. This award highlights emerging researchers, with Witteveen and 14 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the availability of detailed instructions for the payment of a share dividend for the 2022 financial year. The dividend amounts to 1 leu per share and was approved during the Company’s Ordinary General … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2022 financial year, class A shareholders, class B shareholders, Depozitarul Central S.A., DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting, payment of dividend, share dividend, shareholders, telecommunication services, telecommunication solutions
(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a global sustainable energy solutions provider, has secured a significant order to repower three undisclosed projects in the USA, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy advancement. The order involves 72 V120-2.2 MW turbines and includes supply, delivery, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial
Tagged repowering, turbines, Vestas, wind energy, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Greenply Industries Limited has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing its first batch of fibers using a state-of-the-art high-performance pressurized refining system from ANDRITZ. This accomplishment took place at their MDF production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The TUM.Africa Talent Program is hosting six doctoral candidates from sub-Saharan Africa in Munich as part of its first round. One of the candidates, Emmanuel Owiredu Odame from Ghana, is collaborating with German researcher Franz Aschl on investigating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Management, News, Science
Tagged Emmanuel Owiredu Odame, Franz Aschl, GHANA, International Research Collaboration, Jet Lag syndrome, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), partnership, Prof. Atinuke Adebanji, sub-Saharan Africa, Technical University of Munich (TUM), TUM.Africa Talent Program
(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, is set to showcase its unique portfolio of software-based and sustainable mobility solutions at the IAA MOBILITY 2023 in Munich. The company’s offerings include innovative high-performance computers, solutions for digital mobility implementation, sustainable vehicle … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with the Municipality of Bergen in Norway to construct the Midtbygda care home. The contract is valued at approximately NOK 548 million (about SEK 550 million) and will be part of Skanska’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced a new group of graduates in Nigeria as part of its ongoing Graduate Program in Africa. This program offers opportunities for graduates to explore roles in various fields including Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Africa, artificial-intelligence, digital transformation, engineering, Ericsson, Freshmen, Graduate Program, information technology, INNOVATION, Nigeria, Strategy and Commercial Management
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has completed the sale of its cement terminal in Banjul, Gambia, to B5 Plus as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy in West Africa. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged B5 Plus, calcined clay, Cement Terminal, Gambia, Heidelberg Materials, West Africa
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