Daily Archives: 5, March 2026

Safran Aircraft Engines Leads €100 Million European Project to Prepare Open Fan Engine Flight Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has launched the TAKE OFF project under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to advance the development of the Open Fan engine architecture and prepare it for its first flight demonstration. The initiative brings together … Read the full press release

UniCredit Launches New Phase of UniCredit for CEE to Strengthen SME Financing Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand … Read the full press release

Capgemini and McDonald’s Extend Strategic Technology Partnership to Accelerate Restaurant Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has extended its strategic partnership with McDonald’s Corporation for an additional five years to support the modernization of digital platforms and restaurant technologies across the company’s global operations. The collaboration aligns with McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches strategy, … Read the full press release

Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe Partner to Integrate Passenger Information Displays with Public Transport Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe have established a cooperation aimed at integrating display hardware with mobility software to create modern passenger information solutions for public transport systems. The partnership focuses on connecting Stadler’s TFT-based MOFIS Passenger Information … Read the full press release

Skanska Purchases Bokserska Street Property in Warsaw for PLN 163 Million to Develop Large Residential Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has acquired a development site on Bokserska Street in Warsaw’s Mokotów district for PLN 163 million, approximately SEK 410 million, from the special purpose company Bokserska 64. The three-hectare property currently contains industrial warehouse and office buildings … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches Teroson MS 949 FR Adhesive Sealant Meeting EN 45545-2 Fire Safety Standards for Rail Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Teroson MS 949 FR, a new fire-retardant adhesive sealant designed for railcar applications that combines strong performance with improved sustainability and safety characteristics. The primer-less and tin-free material is suitable for sealing interior and exterior … Read the full press release

Sanofi Board Proposes Appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as Independent Director at April 2026 Shareholder Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi announced that its Board of Directors will propose the appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as an independent director during the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026. At the same meeting, shareholders will also … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with Cielo to Pilot Remote eSIM Connectivity Management for POS Terminals Across Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Thales is working with Brazilian payment service provider Cielo to pilot remote connectivity management for point-of-sale terminals using an eSIM platform based on the GSMA SGP.32 IoT standard. The initiative allows Cielo to remotely manage connectivity and switch … Read the full press release

Vesteda Responds to S&P Global Credit Rating Downgrade Following €4.1 Billion Investor Redemption Request

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda addressed a two-notch credit rating downgrade by S&P Global triggered by an unexpected €4.1 billion investor redemption request. The rating agency cited concerns about potential weakening credit metrics, dependence on investor sentiment in the Dutch residential real … Read the full press release

Ricoh Strengthens Partnership with Sattler Media Through Installation of Third Pro VC80000 High-Speed Inkjet Press

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has expanded its strategic partnership with Sattler Media through the purchase of a third RICOH Pro VC80000 high-speed webfed inkjet press. After installing the first system in 2024 and a second in 2025, Sattler Media is continuing … Read the full press release

Philips Introduces Rembra Next-Generation CT System at ECR 2026 Designed for High-Demand Imaging and Rapid Clinical Decision-Making

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips introduced its next-generation CT imaging system, Rembra, at ECR 2026 in Vienna. The system is designed to address the growing demands on radiology departments caused by rising patient volumes, complex clinical cases and workforce pressures. Rembra … Read the full press release

Wind Tre Expands Strategic Partnership with Ericsson to Modernize Core Network and Accelerate 5G Standalone Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Wind Tre has expanded its partnership with Ericsson through a seven-year agreement to modernize its core telecommunications network across Italy. The initiative will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution on Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure to support 4G, … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Turkcell Expand Partnership to Deploy Advanced 5G RAN and Cloud Network Technologies in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Turkcell have announced a strategic collaboration at Mobile World Congress 2026 to develop and deploy advanced 5G network technologies in Türkiye. The partnership includes a RAN rollout agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding focused on technologies … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Turkcell Partner to Advance 6G Research and Autonomous Network Technologies in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Turkcell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mobile World Congress 2026 to collaborate on a dedicated 6G research and development program in Türkiye. The partnership will focus on emerging technologies such as Agentic AI, Autonomous … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom Collaborate on AI-RAN and Next Generation Mobile Network Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mobile World Congress 2026 to collaborate on 5G-Advanced, AI-RAN network development and the future evolution toward 6G. The partnership will focus on differentiated connectivity services using technologies … Read the full press release

KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Robot Portfolio with New Medium Payload Automation Models

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has expanded its KR CYBERTECH industrial robot portfolio with new 25 kg and 35 kg payload variants designed for the medium payload automation segment. The robots offer improved repeatability, flexible mounting options and a newly developed robotic … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Launches Online Support Resources for Families Navigating Mental Health Detention Laws

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Introduces Donation Based Weekday Entry to Botanic Garden During 150th Anniversary Year

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will introduce donation-based weekday entry to its Botanic Garden throughout 2026, removing the fixed admission fee as part of celebrations marking the university’s 150th anniversary. The initiative builds on the garden’s existing DAISY DAY … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and WTO Sign Landmark Agreement to Support Trade and Investment in Developing Economies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release

EIB Global Announces Major Financing Package to Expand Renewable Power Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing … Read the full press release