Daily Archives: 29, May 2026

Indra Group’s Nuek Strengthens Payment Operations with AI-Driven Knowledge Automation and 99.99% Platform Availability

(IN BRIEF) Nuek, Indra Group’s payments technology company, has announced a new modernization phase for its digital payments platform, combining generative artificial intelligence with a cloud-native architecture developed on Google Cloud. Presented at Cloud AI Live Madrid 2026, the project … Read the full press release

CVC Capital Partners IX Supports PPC’s €24 Billion Investment Plan for Renewables, Networks and Data Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners IX has agreed to invest in Public Power Corporation S.A., Greece’s largest renewables-focused and vertically integrated utility, as the sole cornerstone investor alongside the Greek State in PPC’s €4.25 billion Share Capital Increase. PPC operates … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Subsidiary Invests in Modern Training Hub for Future Industrial Specialists in Ilsenburg

(IN BRIEF) Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has inaugurated a new Training and Communication Center at its Ilsenburg site, creating a modern 2,000-square-meter facility for vocational training, employee qualification and regional collaboration. The investment, valued in the … Read the full press release

EY Names Astera Labs Co-Founders Global Entrepreneur Winners for Advancing AI Data Center Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison, co-founders of Astera Labs, have been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 at a ceremony in Monaco. Selected from nearly 5,000 program participants, including 58 winners from 46 countries … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Group Expands Underwater Technology Portfolio with VARD’s Record-Breaking Deep-Sea Vessel Order

(IN BRIEF) VARD, the Norwegian subsidiary of Fincantieri Group, has signed a nearly €700 million contract with U.S.-based research organization Inkfish to design and build a next-generation deep-sea research vessel. The order is the largest ever secured by VARD for … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Completes Vienna Office Building Sale as Part of Deka-ImmobilienEuropa Portfolio Optimisation

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold the Business Center Muthgasse office building in Vienna, which was part of the open-ended real estate fund Deka-ImmobilienEuropa. The buyer is a company indirectly owned by Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG and Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, while the … Read the full press release

VINCI Expands New Zealand Infrastructure Presence with Finalised Fletcher Construction Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has finalised its acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand, a transaction that strengthens its position in the country’s infrastructure market. Fletcher Construction, founded in 1909 and formerly part of Fletcher Building, employs more than 2,300 … Read the full press release

M&S Expands Frozen Food Offer with Major Own-Label Ice Cream Transformation for Family Shoppers

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is doubling the size of its Frozen range as part of its strategy to grow its Food business and attract more family shoppers. The expansion begins with a major transformation of its own-label ice cream … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Secures €14.7 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant to Scale ENGINeUS Electric Motor Production

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has signed a grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency under the European Union’s Innovation Fund for the ENGINeUS PULL project. The company will receive €14.7 million to support automation … Read the full press release

STRABAG SE Moves Closer to Van Elle Acquisition as Shareholders Approve Scheme of Arrangement

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE has announced that Van Elle shareholders have approved STRABAG UK’s takeover offer, with 99.96% by value of the votes cast at the Court Meeting supporting the proposed Scheme of Arrangement. The approval represents a key milestone … Read the full press release

Symrise Expands Scent & Care Innovation Capabilities with SYM ALPHA™ Think Tank for Selected Partners

(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has launched SYM ALPHA™ Think Tank, a new co-creation and insight platform for selected partners in its Scent & Care segment. The platform focuses on Generation Alpha, estimated at around 2.5 billion people globally in 2026, … Read the full press release

Unilever to Build Advanced R&D Centre in New Haven Focused on Science-Led Beauty and Wellbeing Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Unilever plans to invest $270 million in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, scheduled to open by spring 2029. The facility will become a major R&D hub for the company’s personal care, beauty and wellbeing … Read the full press release

Henkel Invites Women Scientists to Apply for International Martha Schwarzkopf Award in Hair and Fiber Research

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened applications for the fifth Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, an international award honoring women researchers whose work contributes to hair science, fiber science and related scientific fields. The award pays tribute to Martha … Read the full press release

EE Uses Home Nations Football Partnership to Promote Positive Masculinity and Digital Safety for Young Boys

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched Yes Boys, a new integrated PR and marketing campaign designed to support young boys as they face the pressures of growing up online, while positioning football communities as a positive force for confidence, identity and … Read the full press release

Disney Characters Become Part of Philips MRI Environment to Improve Comfort and Support Pediatric Scan Completion

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips and The Walt Disney Company are introducing Disney stories and characters into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI, bringing a more child-friendly and emotionally supportive imaging environment to medical facilities in 87 countries. The collaboration is designed … Read the full press release

Solvay Supports Pantys in Expanding Verified Menstrual Health Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities

(IN BRIEF) Solvay and Pantys have agreed to a new three-year partnership that will expand their work in menstrual health, inclusion and verified social impact. Building on a collaboration that began in 2017, the partnership connects Solvay’s sustainable chemistry and … Read the full press release