Daily Archives: 6, September 2024

EIB Urges Boost in Green Investment at Polish Economic Forum, Surpasses €100 Billion in Green Bonds

(IN BRIEF) At Poland’s Economic Forum in Karpacz, the European Investment Bank (EIB) emphasized the importance of increasing investments and green financing. The EIB, led by Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, contributed to a report by the Warsaw School of Economics focusing … Read the full press release

Capgemini Announces Strategic Leadership Changes to Drive Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has announced two significant leadership changes: Paul Margetts will become CEO of the Asia Pacific Strategic Business Unit starting October 1, 2024, succeeding Olaf Pietschner, who will now serve as Chief Revenue Officer in APAC. Rob Walker … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr to Relocate Global Headquarters to Advanced Nuremberg Facility by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr is moving its global headquarters for Thermal Energy & Water Metering Solutions to a new, advanced facility at the Marienberg Innovation Campus in Nuremberg, Germany. Set to open in late 2027, the state-of-the-art building will include Industry … Read the full press release

Transemel Maintains Excellence in Emissions Management with Third Consecutive HuellaChile Seal

(IN BRIEF) Transemel, a Chilean electric company owned by REN, has renewed the “HuellaChile” seal for the third year. This recognition, awarded by the Chilean Ministry of Environment, highlights Transemel’s ongoing efforts in managing greenhouse gas emissions. REN’s broader decarbonization … Read the full press release

Innovative AI Customer Care Solution Now Available on AWS Marketplace

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has introduced the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent on AWS Marketplace, an AI-powered customer care solution for telecom operators. This technology utilizes generative AI and digital twin models to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in call centers by … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION and Evercast Join Forces to Introduce Forensic Watermarking in Video Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Evercast have teamed up to integrate NexGuard forensic watermarking into Evercast’s real-time video collaboration platform. This partnership marks the first use of forensic watermarking in online video collaboration, adding a studio-approved layer of security for remote … Read the full press release

Unilever Partners with Accenture to Pioneer New Benchmarks in Generative AI-Driven Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their partnership to set a new benchmark in generative AI-driven productivity. Through a multi-year program, Unilever aims to build on its existing AI applications and leverage Accenture’s GenWizard platform to drive efficiencies, cost … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners in Revamping Sweden’s Historic Untra Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is collaborating with Fortum to modernize the Untra hydropower plant in Sweden, which has been in operation for over 100 years. The project involves replacing three of the plant’s five generators, which will increase its output from … Read the full press release

Krka Commemorates 70 Years of Innovation with a New Chapter in Sculpture

(IN BRIEF) Krka celebrated its 70th anniversary by unveiling a new book with an inscription alongside its “Girl with the Growing Book” sculpture. The new book’s inscription reflects the company’s commitment to ambitious ideas, professionalism, creativity, and courage. Slovenian President … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Research Highlights Risks of New Pesticide to Pollinators

(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release

ZEISS SMT Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities with Swiss Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) is acquiring the Lithography division of Beyond Gravity, based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Coswig, Germany. This acquisition aims to boost ZEISS SMT’s production and research capabilities to meet rising global demand for semiconductor … Read the full press release

Logistics Network Strengthened: Maersk Expands U.S. Presence with New El Paso Facility

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 402,000-square-foot warehouse in El Paso, Texas, to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. Located near the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, the facility features 73 dock doors, oversized cargo ramps, and 116 truck … Read the full press release

Ramboll Expands Health Sciences Expertise with Acquisition of SCC Scientific Consulting Company

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired SCC Scientific Consulting Company, enhancing its Health Sciences division. SCC, a leading European regulatory consultancy with expertise in agrochemicals, biocides, chemicals, and medical devices, brings 160 experts to Ramboll, expanding its team to over 340. … Read the full press release

Arianespace Completes Final Vega Launch with Successful Deployment of Sentinel-2C Satellite

(IN BRIEF) Arianespace successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite on September 4, 2024, marking the final flight of the Vega rocket. The Sentinel-2C, part of the European Copernicus Earth observation program, was deployed into a Sun-synchronous orbit to provide crucial environmental … Read the full press release

LMU Secures Six ERC Starting Grants for Innovative Early-Career Research

(IN BRIEF) Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) has been awarded six prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) to early-career researchers. Each grant, valued at approximately €1.5 million, supports projects across diverse fields including Geology, Quantum Physics, … Read the full press release

MEAU’s Anti-Shaming Campaign Gains Momentum with High School Visit and Expanded Educational Outreach

(IN BRIEF) Singer MEAU visited her former high school, Vechtstede College, to promote the “Piece of Me” campaign, which addresses online shaming and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This initiative, developed in collaboration with KPN, has reached over 60 … Read the full press release

MAHLE Unveils Innovative Energy Hub for Cyclists

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE SmartBike Systems has introduced a groundbreaking accessory, the Energy Hub, designed to enhance the eBike charging experience. This ultra-lightweight platform, weighing just 181 grams and measuring 90 millimeters in diameter, provides a streamlined solution for recharging the … Read the full press release

Advancements in Vision Preservation: Boehringer Ingelheim’s Breakthrough in Geographic Atrophy Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life have reported positive results from the Phase I trial of BI 771716, an investigational treatment for geographic atrophy (GA), a severe form of age-related macular degeneration. The antibody fragment met its primary safety endpoints, … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Reaches Milestone with Strong European Sales of Cresemba®

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), achieved significant sales in Europe, triggering a USD 25 million milestone payment from partner Pfizer. This achievement highlights Cresemba’s strong performance in treating severe fungal infections. The milestone … Read the full press release