Daily Archives: 10, January 2024

TomTom Unveils TomTom Orbis Maps with Unprecedented 86 Million Kilometers of Transportation Networks Coverage

(IN BRIEF) TomTom, the location technology specialist, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of TomTom Orbis Maps, featuring an industry-leading 86 million kilometers of transportation networks coverage. Leveraging AI, machine learning, and the rich data of OpenStreetMap (OSM), … Read the full press release

Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Achieve Mind-Blowing 5G Speeds Beyond 3.6Gbps in a World First

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved unprecedented download speeds exceeding 3.6Gbps using a six-component carrier aggregation (6CC) on a live production 5G network, setting a groundbreaking milestone. This test harnessed the power of 5G carrier aggregation, combining … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Strengthen Partnership to Expand Mobile Financial Services Across Africa

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Group have deepened their collaboration to advance mobile financial services and promote financial inclusion across Africa. This partnership will leverage MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform to provide a wide range … Read the full press release

Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G Solutions Ensure Seamless Connectivity at São Paulo’s ‘The Town’ Festival

(IN BRIEF) São Paulo’s inaugural ‘The Town’ music, culture, and art festival, held from September 2nd to 10th, 2023, provided an immersive experience for attendees with the help of Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure. To serve the estimated 500,000 festivalgoers, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Appoints Daniel Ode as Head of Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Global Customer Unit for Singtel Group

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications, has named Daniel Ode as the Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) Singtel Group in Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania & India (MOAI). With … Read the full press release

RWE Successfully Connects 20th Onshore Wind Farm in Poland, Expanding Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global leader in renewable energies, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting its 20th onshore wind farm to the grid in Poland. The Żnin wind farm, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, boasts 16 wind turbines with a total … Read the full press release

EVA Air Places Order for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neo Aircraft from Airbus

(IN BRIEF) Taiwanese airline EVA Air has confirmed its order for 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft from Airbus. This decision marks EVA Air as the latest global airline to choose the A350-1000 for its long-haul operations and … Read the full press release

SAP Appoints New Board Area for Cloud Growth and Welcomes Muhammad Alam to Executive Board

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has made strategic changes to its Executive Board, effective April 1, 2024, to drive cloud growth and innovation. A new Board area, Customer Services & Delivery, led by Thomas Saueressig, aims to support customers in their … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program with 189,732 Shares Bought Back

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share buyback program, which began on November 29, 2023, by repurchasing a total of 189,732 of its own shares across various trading venues. The buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors, had … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Completes Vesterhav Syd Offshore Wind Farm, Powers 170,000 Danish Households with Fossil-Free Energy

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a significant milestone by completing the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm, connecting it to the Danish power grid. All 20 wind turbines at the site are now operational, supplying fossil-free electricity to approximately 170,000 Danish … Read the full press release

Hydro Reduces Carbon Footprint of Hydro CIRCAL Recycled Aluminum to 1.9 kg CO2e/kg

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has achieved a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminum, lowering it to 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminum from the previous 2.3 kg of CO2e/kg. This achievement is the result of advancements … Read the full press release

Lindner Launches SPREADline Perforation for Ceiling Surfaces, Combining Aesthetics and Functionality

(IN BRIEF) Lindner introduces SPREADline, a new perforation option for ceiling surfaces that combines aesthetic appeal with functionality. The SPREADline perforation Rsl 130-10 provides a visually seamless appearance reminiscent of plasterboard ceilings with scattered perforations, featuring almost invisible joints. These … Read the full press release

London Gatwick Unveils Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Station in World-First Initiative

(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport has made history by inaugurating the world’s first Electric Forecourt® – a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station developed by GRIDSERVE. Situated on the approach to the South Terminal, this cutting-edge facility offers 30 charging … Read the full press release

EQT Launches Healthcare Growth Strategy and Announces First Investment in Mabtech

(IN BRIEF) EQT has unveiled its EQT Healthcare Growth Strategy and revealed its initial investment in Mabtech, acquired from the IK Small Cap II Fund. The strategy aims to capitalize on long-term healthcare trends, leveraging scientific breakthroughs, technology advancements, and … Read the full press release

GTT Secures Orders for Two Advanced LNG Carriers from South Korean Shipyards

(IN BRIEF) GTT, a leading engineering company specializing in membrane containment systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, has announced receiving two orders in 2023 for the tank design of new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGC). The first vessel, … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with Offshore Wind Developers to Enhance HVDC Integration in U.S. Grid

(IN BRIEF) DNV has initiated a joint industry project (JIP) alongside ten offshore wind and transmission developers to facilitate the integration of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission into the U.S. electric grid. HVDC is crucial for efficiently incorporating offshore … Read the full press release

Surge in Orders for Alternative-Fueled Ships Signals Maritime Industry’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reported a significant increase in orders for ships with alternative fuel propulsion in 2023, totaling 298, marking an 8% year-on-year rise. Notably, methanol gained prominence with 138 orders, nearly on par with … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Orders for Auto Components, Boosting Engine Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a prominent tech enterprise, has secured two substantial orders, collectively valued in the mid-two-digit million-euro range, from a renowned car and truck manufacturer. One order pertains to variable oil pumps, while the other involves cSUV divert-air valves, … Read the full press release

EcoDataCenter Adopts Recycled Steel Heat Exchangers to Slash Data Center Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) EcoDataCenter, a leading sustainable data center provider, is set to make an industry-first move by deploying Alfa Laval heat exchangers made from recycled steel produced without new CO2 emissions from SSAB. This collaboration marks a significant step towards … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €29 Million for Renewable Energy Projects in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a financial package of up to PLN 126.1 million (€29 million) to subsidiaries of Eurowatt Green Energy Group SA, Baltic Sea Polska II sp. z o.o., and C&C … Read the full press release