Daily Archives: 3, February 2026

ENSURE project milestone as Indra and ENAIRE demonstrate real-world integration of U-space with conventional air traffic control

(IN BRIEF) Indra and ENAIRE have successfully validated the interoperability between U-space drone management systems and conventional air traffic control at Málaga Airport, demonstrating that drones and manned aircraft can safely coexist within a fully digital airspace environment. The trials, … Read the full press release

BT completes divestment of Radianz to TNS as part of strategy to focus on secure multi-cloud connectivity

(IN BRIEF) BT has completed the sale of its Radianz business to Transaction Network Services after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, a move that supports BT International’s strategy to focus more sharply on secure multi-cloud connectivity for global enterprise customers. … Read the full press release

Telia Norway and ice agree to create jointly owned mobile radio access network to improve national coverage and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway and Lyse, owner of the mobile operator ice, have agreed to create a 50/50 jointly owned company that will combine their mobile radio access networks in Norway, with operations expected to start in Q2 2026, while … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland appointed as Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation to support global manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been designated as a Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive, allowing it to support manufacturers worldwide with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments across the entire … Read the full press release

Thales Shanghai recognized as Advanced-Level Smart Factory as part of decade-long Industry 4.0 transformation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Smart Card Technologies (Shanghai) has been recognized as a “Shanghai Advanced-Level Smart Factory” in 2025, reflecting more than a decade of Industry 4.0-driven digital transformation that has delivered a 70 percent automation rate and 80 percent connectivity … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals rising fraud losses are eroding dealership profits and complicating customer experience

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s new survey of automotive dealers shows that fraud is becoming a significant and growing threat to dealership profitability and operations, with nearly nine in ten dealers expressing concern and 70 percent reporting an increase in fraudulent transactions. … Read the full press release

AAU Professor develops classroom tools to help teachers better support children with developmental language disorder

(IN BRIEF) AAU Professor Kristine Jensen de López has helped develop a research-based DLD Knowledge Pack to support teachers in creating stronger language-learning environments for pupils with developmental language disorder, a condition that affects around two children in every classroom … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom debuts unified Connected Tolling Platform integrating 5G Network V2X and direct C-V2X at 5GAA Sacramento

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom will unveil its Connected Tolling Platform at the 5GAA meeting in Sacramento on 5 February 2026 through two live demonstrations that integrate 5G Network V2X and 5.9 GHz direct C-V2X communication into a single, communication-agnostic tolling … Read the full press release

Basque-led H2SKID initiative advances containerised AEM/PEM electrolysis for real-world industrial testing

(IN BRIEF) The H2SKID project has launched to develop a 1.25 MW portable AEM/PEM electrolyser that will supply green hydrogen directly to industrial users, addressing the current lack of pipeline infrastructure and enabling long-duration real-world testing. Led by SARRALLE with … Read the full press release

Aalborg University spin-out Campfire Security grows from student community into national cybersecurity training provider

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University played a central role in the creation of Campfire Security, which began as a community-driven project to teach young people cybersecurity through hands-on learning on a training platform developed at AAU before evolving into a company … Read the full press release

Hempel, Maersk, and Yangzijiang Shipyard successfully integrate advanced silicone coating into newbuilding process

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has completed the first-ever application of its next-generation silicone hull coating Hempaguard NB on a newly built vessel, Tangier Maersk, during construction at Yangzijiang Shipyard in China, marking a significant step in integrating advanced coatings into newbuilding … Read the full press release

Auerbach selects Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave to power high-speed digital operations across its next-generation fleet

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime will install its NexusWave bonded connectivity system across Auerbach’s new fleet of eco-efficient heavy lift vessels, providing fully managed, high-speed, unlimited satellite connectivity to support operational performance, regulatory compliance, and digital shipboard systems. The deployment aligns … Read the full press release

Atos achieves leadership position in ISG’s new benchmark for digital sustainability across IT consulting, engineering, and managed services

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Digital Sustainability IT Solutions and Services in Europe by Information Services Group after being evaluated alongside more than 35 providers in a comprehensive benchmark of green IT capabilities. The recognition reflects … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA surpasses TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance and reinforces long-term climate and nature-focused strategy

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has surpassed TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance as of January 2026, in line with its updated TL 3.5 trillion target for 2018–2029, reflecting its long-term commitment to financing projects with positive environmental and social impact. … Read the full press release

New Swedish funding strengthens Nefco’s role in rebuilding Ukraine with focus on decentralisation and environmental resilience

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has pledged an additional SEK 700 million (approximately EUR 65 million) to Nefco to support Ukraine’s green recovery, bringing total Swedish funding for Nefco’s programme to EUR 82.3 million, with a focus on sustainable waste management, decentralisation, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers join £11 million NIHR programme to build the new Centre for Equity in Mental Health at Huddersfield

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool Professors Mark Gabbay and Dan Joyce will take on central roles in a new £11 million NIHR-funded mental health research initiative linked to the University of Huddersfield’s forthcoming Centre for Equity in Mental Health, bringing … Read the full press release

Otto Group appoints digital retail expert Philipp Andrée to Executive Board for Brands and Retail

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Philipp Andrée will join the Otto Group Executive Board on 1 April as Member for Brands and Retail, succeeding Sergio Bucher, who will retire from the Executive Board but continue advising the Group as a Supervisory Board … Read the full press release

TUM launches Center for Alpine Forest Management to safeguard Bavaria’s protective mountain forests under climate change

(IN BRIEF) TUM has launched the Center for Alpine Forest Management with support from the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation to study how climate change is affecting Bavaria’s protective mountain forests and to develop strategies for their long-term preservation. The center brings … Read the full press release

Inaugural EAPCI Summit 2026 to bridge ESC guidelines and real-world practice in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions will hold its first official summit under the European Society of Cardiology in Munich on 19–20 February 2026, bringing together leading and emerging specialists in interventional cardiology to focus on education, … Read the full press release