Daily Archives: 4, December 2024

Telefónica Tech Partners with Denodo to Enhance Data Management and Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Denodo to introduce the Denodo Platform into its portfolio, aimed at enhancing data management and integration for organizations in Spain. The platform uses data virtualization to provide real-time, secure, and governed access to … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Protein Research Accelerates Crop Innovation at BASF

(IN BRIEF) BASF is leveraging groundbreaking advances in protein research, driven by the recent Nobel Prize-winning developments in computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker’s work with Rosetta and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s creation of AlphaFold2 are transforming … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates Production of One Million Battery Systems at Mladá Boleslav Plant

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has reached a major milestone by producing its one-millionth high-voltage battery system at its Mladá Boleslav plant. Since starting production in 2019 with batteries for the plug-in hybrid Superb iV, the company now focuses exclusively on … Read the full press release

ENTSO-E Celebrates 15 Years of Advancing Europe’s Clean Energy Transition and Grid Integration

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, highlighting its role in creating a clean, reliable, and competitive power system for Europe. Since its establishment in 2009, ENTSO-E has united 40 … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Introduces Sunflower Lanyard Features and Expands Inclusion Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched initiatives to promote inclusion for individuals with hidden disabilities. Partnering with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, LEGO introduced Sunflower lanyard features in new LEGO sets and Minifigure Factories, raising awareness about non-visible disabilities. The company … Read the full press release

Sampo Donates €50,000 to Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

(IN BRIEF) Sampo plc has donated €50,000 to the Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to support global humanitarian aid for those affected by natural disasters and conflicts. The fund provides essentials like food, water, shelter, and field hospitals, while … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank Releases Outrageous Predictions for 2025, Highlighting Bold Scenarios That Could Disrupt Markets

(IN BRIEF) Saxo Bank has released its annual Outrageous Predictions for 2025, presenting a series of speculative scenarios that, while unlikely, could have dramatic effects on global markets if realized. Highlights include a hypothetical second Trump administration disrupting the US … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and Ampere Partner to Deliver Advanced Silicon Carbide Power Modules for Next-Generation EVs

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Ampere, Renault Group’s EV division, have entered a multi-year agreement to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere’s next-generation electric powertrains starting in 2026. This partnership focuses on developing an advanced powerbox to enhance EV … Read the full press release

AWS and SAP Unveil GROW with SAP on AWS Marketplace to Streamline Cloud ERP Adoption and Boost AI-Driven Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AWS and SAP have launched GROW with SAP on AWS, a new offering available through AWS Marketplace that simplifies the adoption of SAP’s S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This cloud-native ERP solution reduces deployment time from years to months … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Modernize Governador Parigot de Souza Hydropower Plant, Boosting Brazil’s Clean Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) to modernize the Governador Parigot de Souza hydropower plant in Curitiba, Brazil. The project will include upgrades to key components such as Pelton turbines, generators, and electrical systems, … Read the full press release

SCCT Expansion Milestone: Arrival of High-Tech Cranes Signals Commitment to Innovation and Trade Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has reached a significant milestone in its expansion project with the arrival of advanced equipment, including four Super Post-Panamax quay cranes and six electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes. These cutting-edge tools, capable … Read the full press release

ABB Acquires SIB to Strengthen Cable Protection and Electrification Portfolio Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) ABB has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a French manufacturer of premium cable glands and electrical products, to expand its portfolio of electrification and cable protection solutions. This acquisition strengthens ABB’s presence in specialized markets such as … Read the full press release

ASML and Van Gogh Museum Extend Partnership to Pioneer Tech-Driven Art Preservation

(IN BRIEF) ASML and the Van Gogh Museum have extended their partnership until 2028, focusing on the preservation of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces using advanced technology. This collaboration includes the establishment of the ASML Science Centre, a public-facing research hub … Read the full press release

HCG and Accenture Partner to Pioneer AI-Powered Cancer Research and Precision Treatments in South Asia

(IN BRIEF) HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) has partnered with Accenture to advance cancer research and treatment using cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and deep learning. This collaboration combines HCG’s oncology expertise with Accenture’s global proficiency in AI and data analytics … Read the full press release

Atos Resolves Legal Dispute with Unisys Over Confidentiality Allegations

(IN BRIEF) Atos has settled a legal dispute with Unisys regarding allegations of misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets by former Unisys employees who joined Atos. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures €252M Contract for Green Tram Depot Project in Helsinki

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a €252 million contract by City Transport Ltd to build a state-of-the-art tram depot in Helsinki, Finland. The 41,000-square-meter facility will house and service up to 50 trams, with provisions for maintenance, cleaning, and … Read the full press release

Miljan Zdrale Named EBRD Regional Director for Central Europe and Head of Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has appointed Miljan Zdrale as Regional Director for Central Europe and Head of Croatia, effective January 2025. With over 20 years of experience at the EBRD, including his current role as Regional Head of Agribusiness for … Read the full press release