Daily Archives: 20, February 2026

Proposed Transaction Enhances Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Capabilities in Supporting Corporate Payment and Performance Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has agreed to acquire QBE Insurance Group’s Global Trade Credit and Surety business, aiming to expand its specialty insurance platform and strengthen services that help corporations manage payment and performance risks. The portfolio, with … Read the full press release

New Chapter for Egis in Africa Combines Organisational Streamlining with Continued Investment in Transport Energy and Urban Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Egis has restructured part of its African operations to sharpen its strategic focus on major engineering, infrastructure, and concession projects, transferring six country subsidiaries to the newly formed Infras Group through a management buyout led by former regional … Read the full press release

EAPCI Summit Research Explores Why Expanding Access to Primary PCI Has Not Uniformly Lowered Death Rates

(IN BRIEF) Data presented at EAPCI Summit 2026 analysing 21 European countries found no significant link between higher national rates of primary PCI procedures and reduced mortality following myocardial infarction, suggesting that access alone does not determine outcomes. The research … Read the full press release

COMPO EXPERT Polska and Distribution Partners Align on Innovation Driven Approach to Modern Fertilisation and Advisory Services

(IN BRIEF) COMPO EXPERT Polska is expanding its focus on specialty fertilizers and biological solutions as part of a broader strategy to respond to changing crop patterns and the rise of precision agriculture. During a Tarnów meeting with Authorised Distributors … Read the full press release

New Cross Border Model Enhances Efficiency Transparency and Infrastructure Linking Global Investors to the Greek Stock Market

(IN BRIEF) SIX and Piraeus Bank have partnered to launch a new cross-border access model that improves how international institutional investors connect to the Greek equity market by integrating SIX’s global infrastructure with Piraeus Bank’s local expertise. The framework introduces … Read the full press release

Five Star Euro NCAP Recognition Highlights Scania L Cab Focus on Direct Vision Advanced Safety Systems and Urban Performance

(IN BRIEF) Scania’s L-series low-entry cab has received a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks programme following testing of its electric variant in the utility vehicle segment. The cab is engineered for urban and vocational duties, offering strong … Read the full press release

Viaplay Group Secures Long Term EFL Championship Rights to Deliver Complete English Football Coverage Across the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has signed a multi-year agreement to retain exclusive Nordic broadcast rights to the EFL Championship until 2028, allowing the platform to stream every match live, including the Play-Offs at Wembley. The deal adds to Viaplay’s existing … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Modernisation Effort Advances with Rheinmetall Providing CT-025 Turrets Oerlikon Cannon Integration and Integrated Training Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major contract from GDELS to deliver turret systems, armament, and advanced simulation technologies for the Bundeswehr’s Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle, with deliveries beginning in 2029 and the overall programme valued in the mid three-digit … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Strengthens Community Investment by Becoming Founder Patron of Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has joined Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby as a Founder Patron, contributing to the charity’s long-term sustainability and enabling it to provide modern facilities, youth programmes, and professional support services to young people across North … Read the full press release

Telefónica Expands Digital Infrastructure With Commercial Edge Services Supporting Real Time Enterprise Applications

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has launched commercial Edge Computing services in five Spanish cities as the first step in a nationwide rollout of 17 nodes designed to bring processing power closer to businesses and public administrations. Supported by FTTH, 5G Stand … Read the full press release

New Initiative Positions Telefónica at Forefront of Intelligent Network Automation and Monetization Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and Mavenir have agreed to establish a joint AI Innovation Hub focused on integrating artificial intelligence into telecom core networks and advancing autonomous, cloud-native operations. The lab will serve as a real-world testing environment for technologies including … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Reputation in Food and Beverage Assurance With Prestigious Auditor of the Year Award

(IN BRIEF) DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano has received the BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026 award for the EMEA region, recognizing her expertise and consistent contributions to food-safety auditing. Presented at the BRCGS Europe Connect 2026 event, the award … Read the full press release

New Bechtle Service Combines Transparent Carbon Accounting With Verified Nature Based Offsetting Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has introduced Bechtle CO₂-Conscious IT, a service that enables customers to offset carbon emissions generated during the manufacture and delivery of IT hardware. Working with climate solutions provider goodcarbon, Bechtle calculates emissions transparently and provides detailed … Read the full press release

Empa Introduces Shape Memory Steel Solution to Modernize Bridge Rehabilitation and Extend Infrastructure Lifespans

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a novel bridge retrofitting system that integrates ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete with iron-based shape memory alloy reinforcement to strengthen aging concrete bridges. When activated by heat, the smart steel generates internal prestressing forces that close … Read the full press release

Barclays Expands India Footprint With Opening of New Gurugram Office to Strengthen Global Technology and Operations Hub

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has opened a major new office in Gurugram’s DLF Downtown, expanding its National Capital Region presence and underscoring India’s strategic importance as a global technology and capability hub for the bank. The 317,000 square-foot facility, designed for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Samsung Introduce Magenta Security Mobile.ID to Transform Smartphones into Secure Digital Identity Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and Samsung have launched Magenta Security Mobile.ID, a mobile security platform that transforms smartphones into secure digital identity tools capable of replacing physical keys, access cards, and authentication hardware. Built around a tamper-resistant Secure Element within … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Qunnect Demonstrate Quantum Teleportation Over Commercial Fiber Network in Berlin

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s T-Labs and Qunnect have demonstrated quantum teleportation over 30 kilometers of live commercial fiber in Berlin, achieving an average fidelity of 90 percent while operating alongside regular network traffic. The field trial used commercially available entanglement … Read the full press release

Gartner Analysis Highlights Hexagon’s Expanding Role in Geospatial AI and Infrastructure Intelligence Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been recognized in a Gartner analysis as a leading contender in the growing Earth intelligence AI market, highlighting the company’s integration of geospatial technologies, Earth observation, and artificial intelligence to deliver advanced analytical insights. The recognition … Read the full press release

The University of Exeter Celebrates Athena Swan Silver Award for Advancing Gender Equality in Mathematics and Statistics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics has received the Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of its meaningful progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive culture. The distinction builds on the department’s earlier … Read the full press release

MAHLE Strengthens Its Sustainability Strategy Through Title Sponsorship of the Eco Rallye de la Comunitat Valenciana

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility and decarbonization through its title sponsorship of the MAHLE Eco Rallye Comunitat Valenciana, which opens the 2026 Eco Rallye season. Recognized as Spain’s first carbon-neutral motorsport event and holder … Read the full press release