Daily Archives: 15, October 2024

CNP Caution and Garantme Partner to Enhance Access to Housing with New Rental Insurance Solution

(IN BRIEF) CNP Caution, a subsidiary of CNP Assurances, has partnered with Garantme to simplify access to housing through a new rental insurance solution. The partnership combines Garantme’s tech expertise with CNP Caution’s insurance experience, offering a rental deposit product … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Ranked in Top Ten of RiskTech100® 2025, Wins Multiple Category Awards

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been ranked in the top ten of the prestigious Chartis RiskTech100® 2025 report, recognizing its expertise in risk and compliance technology. The company also won Category Awards for Liquidity Risk and Regulatory Intelligence. This ranking … Read the full press release

Zeppelin Systems Boosts Digital Sovereignty with CANCOM’s Centreon IT Monitoring Solution

(IN BRIEF) Zeppelin Systems has partnered with CANCOM to enhance its IT monitoring by implementing the Centreon IT Edition, a modern platform designed to improve efficiency, security, and digital sovereignty. The solution enables precise monitoring, faster problem detection, and automatic … Read the full press release

Bechtle Strengthens Cloud Capabilities with Acquisition of Kubernetes Specialist KubeOps

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has acquired ARWINET GmbH and its spin-off, KubeOps GmbH, to expand its expertise in Kubernetes and cloud services. KubeOps, a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, strengthens Bechtle’s ability to offer advanced container management solutions, especially for critical … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Unveils Xenios 2.0: Next-Generation ECLS System with Advanced Safety and Connectivity Features

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care’s subsidiary, Xenios AG, has launched Xenios 2.0, a new system for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) that serves patients from neonates to adults. Approved under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR), Xenios 2.0 offers advanced safety … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical Appoints Dr. Thomas Speckmann as Global Communications Head to Strengthen Corporate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release

TMF Group Teams Up with Orange Business for Global Hybrid Cloud Solution to Enhance Performance and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) TMF Group has partnered with Orange Business to implement a centralized hybrid cloud solution that integrates with Microsoft Azure and AWS, aiming to improve flexibility, collaboration, and performance across its global operations. The solution, built on Azure Stack … Read the full press release

Wayra Invests in AI Startup Perplexity, Expanding Telefónica’s AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Wayra, Telefónica’s venture capital arm, has invested in U.S.-based AI startup Perplexity, which has developed an AI-powered answer engine that delivers real-time, contextual answers to user queries. Alongside the investment, Telefónica signed a global commercial agreement to offer … Read the full press release

BASF and Acadian Plant Health Partner to Launch Seaweed Biostimulants for Climate-Resilient Farming

(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release

DHL Express Launches Label-Free Returns Service to Simplify and Green the Process

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has launched a Label-Free Service for package returns, offering a more convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional printed labels. Customers now receive a QR code for returns, which they can show at DHL ServicePoints or to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Broadcom Deepen Long-Standing Partnership to Enhance Cloud Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary T-Systems has expanded its 20-year partnership with Broadcom, becoming a Pinnacle-tier VMware Cloud Service Provider, the highest status in Broadcom’s Advantage Partner Program. T-Systems will now offer managed private cloud services, including sovereign cloud services, … Read the full press release

Eni Honors Groundbreaking Energy and Sustainability Innovations at 2024 Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Eni held its 2024 Eni Award ceremony at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, recognizing outstanding achievements in energy and environmental research. The awards highlighted innovations in carbon capture, renewable energy, and sustainable technologies. Key winners included Marc Fontecave … Read the full press release

GEMs Consortium Reports Highlight Strong Credit Performance in Emerging Markets, Encourage Investment

(IN BRIEF) The GEMs Consortium, which includes 26 multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, has released two new reports offering in-depth insights into credit risks in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The reports reveal key data on default … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and Cell Impact Join Forces to Supercharge High-Speed Bipolar Flow Plate Production

(IN BRIEF) Cell Impact has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ to enhance large-scale production of bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The collaboration focuses on integrating ANDRITZ’s new Soucell welding system, capable of welding one bipolar plate … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and WHO Foundation Collaborate to Boost Global Healthcare Access and Suicide Prevention Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation have partnered to promote equitable healthcare access and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable communities in the Americas. Boehringer Ingelheim pledged $5 million to support WHO’s 2025–2028 General Program of Work … Read the full press release

ESET Secures Strategic Leadership in 2024 EPR Report, Excels in Threat Detection and Response

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been recognized as a Strategic Leader for the fourth time in the AV-Comparatives 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. ESET PROTECT Enterprise achieved the highest score for Prevention and Response, detecting 98% of threats … Read the full press release

New Guarantee Agreement Empowers Danish SMEs to Pursue Green Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank have entered a groundbreaking guarantee agreement to facilitate DKK 320 million in funding for green investments by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. Supported by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release

Strengthening Collaboration: CEB and EIB Group Unite to Tackle Social Challenges in Europe

(IN BRIEF) On October 14, 2024, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the EIB Group, which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), convened in Paris to enhance collaboration in tackling the growing … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests €2 Million in Vaccine Development at Akagera Medicines in Rwanda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €2 million to support Akagera Medicines Africa Limited in Rwanda, facilitating the early-stage development of vaccines for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, Ebola, and Lassa fever. This funding aims to … Read the full press release