Daily Archives: 17, June 2026

Twilio Highlights Guinndex as Voice AI Moves From Experiment to Real-World Data Collection

Voice AI is moving from chatbot-style interaction into real-world data collection Guinndex used AI-powered calls to gather and verify Guinness price data from pubs and venues Twilio Programmable Voice, ElevenLabs and AI tools helped turn a simple pricing idea into … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Latvian Energy Security and Sustainable Infrastructure Through Latvenergo Green Bond Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €20 million to green bonds issued by Latvenergo, Latvia’s state-owned energy company, supporting the company’s latest bond issuance under its European Green Bond framework. The financing will help fund renewable energy and … Read the full press release

Stora Enso to Raise Skutskär Fluff Pulp Capacity by 10 Percent and Close Softwood Fibreline

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso is investing EUR 19 million to increase fluff pulp production at its Skutskär production unit in Sweden, supporting its strategy to focus on specialised pulp grades and respond to growing demand for hygiene products. The upgrades … Read the full press release

Symphony Communication Taps Nokia to Strengthen Regional Subsea Connectivity Between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by Symphony Communication Public Company Limited to upgrade the Malaysia-Cambodia-Thailand subsea cable system with Nokia’s Submarine Line Terminal Equipment and sixth-generation PSE-6 coherent optics. The modernised network will enable up to 30 Tbps of … Read the full press release

Gateway Development Commission Selects Skanska Joint Venture for Northeast Corridor Rail Connection Works

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, through a joint venture with Creamer Sanzari, has been selected by the Gateway Development Commission to build the New Jersey Surface Alignment Project, Package 3, as part of the Hudson Tunnel Project in Secaucus and North Bergen, … Read the full press release

EE’s Get the Edge Campaign Shows How 5G+ Helps Customers Stay Ahead When Connectivity Matters

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched its new “Get the Edge” brand campaign to promote the benefits of 5G+ on its UK network, positioning the technology as its most powerful and reliable form of 5G connectivity. The campaign highlights how 5G+ … Read the full press release

Vesteda Gains International Recognition for Sustainable Management of More Than 28,000 Rental Homes

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda has been nominated for an international BREEAM Award in the “In-Use Performance” category for existing buildings, with the nomination covering its entire residential portfolio of more than 28,000 homes rather than a single property. This makes Vesteda … Read the full press release

Gasum Appeals Ruling in Case Concerning Demerger and Unbundling Provisions Under Finnish Natural Gas Law

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has appealed a Finnish Market Court ruling that ordered the company to pay a EUR 17 million penalty fee in a case involving the Finnish Energy Authority and unbundling obligations under Finland’s Natural Gas Market Act. The … Read the full press release

Stellantis, Wayve and Uber Advance Ecosystem Approach to Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis, Wayve and Uber have formed a partnership to explore the development and global deployment of Level 4 driverless robotaxi services. The collaboration combines Stellantis’ L4-Ready Platforms™, Wayve’s AI Driver technology and Uber’s global mobility network, bringing together … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Professor Frede Blaabjerg Ranked World’s Leading Researcher in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

(IN BRIEF) Professor Frede Blaabjerg of Aalborg University has been ranked number one in the world in electronics and electrical engineering in Research.com’s 2026 ranking, placing him ahead of researchers from Northwestern University and Princeton University. The recognition highlights the … Read the full press release

Accenture to Acquire Industries eXcellence Group to Strengthen Siemens Digital Industries Software and Automation Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire Industries eXcellence Group, a division of Engineering Group and long-standing Siemens Digital Industries partner, to strengthen its capabilities in industrial software, automation, data and AI-enabled manufacturing transformation. IndX specialises in Siemens technologies for … Read the full press release

Accenture Targets Healthcare Modernisation in Italy Through Alfahealth’s Clinical and Administrative Technology Platform

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire Alfahealth, a subsidiary of Engineering Group, to strengthen its digital health capabilities and healthcare transformation services in Italy. Alfahealth brings more than two decades of experience in developing and operating healthcare technology through … Read the full press release

JYSK to Enter Cyprus in 2027 with Initial Store Openings and Plans for Wider Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) JYSK plans to open its first stores in Cyprus in the spring of 2027, marking the Danish family-owned home furnishing chain’s entry into a new Mediterranean market. The company expects to launch with two to four stores initially … Read the full press release

KfW Report Finds German Municipalities Expect Major Investment Increase While Financial Strain Continues to Deepen

(IN BRIEF) KfW’s latest Municipal Panel shows that German municipalities plan to increase infrastructure investment significantly in 2026, with expected spending rising to around EUR 50 billion, up 14.8% from the EUR 44 billion planned in 2025. Most planned investment … Read the full press release

MOL Group Moves Closer to Possible Majority Ownership of NIS with Shareholders’ Agreement with Serbian State

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has signed a Shareholders’ Agreement with the Serbian government covering the future governance of Naftna Industrija Srbije, as MOL continues negotiations with Gazprom Neft to acquire its 56.15% stake in the Serbian energy company. The agreement … Read the full press release

SoftBank and Ericsson Validate Five Simultaneous 5G Use Cases on Commercial Network at Suzuka Circuit

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson Japan and SoftBank successfully demonstrated advanced 5G Standalone and millimetre wave capabilities during the 2026 F1 Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, using five independent network slices simultaneously on SoftBank’s commercial network. The trial tested how network … Read the full press release

Atos Joins CrowdStrike Project QuiltWorks to Support Secure AI Adoption and Frontier AI Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) Atos has joined CrowdStrike’s Project QuiltWorks to support secure AI adoption and help organisations manage frontier AI-related cybersecurity risks. Powered by CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform and frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic, QuiltWorks combines AI-driven vulnerability discovery, adversary-informed prioritisation, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Funds Backs Ferrivia as Startup Targets Ferritin Testing, Iron Deficiency Support and US Expansion

(IN BRIEF) University of Helsinki Funds has invested €50,000 in Ferrivia Oy through the HELSEED entrepreneurship programme, supporting the startup’s work on a digital service focused on low ferritin levels and iron deficiency-related concerns. Ferrivia was founded by nutritional scientist … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Launches Forum for Freedom and Democracy to Strengthen Civic Education Across Generations

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich is establishing the “Forum for Freedom and Democracy at TUM” to strengthen democratic education, civic participation and social cohesion at a time when public trust in democracy is declining. The initiative responds to … Read the full press release

Henkel Loctite Adhesive Supports Completion of Sagrada Familia’s Central Towers in Major Architectural Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has played a key role in the completion of the Sagrada Familia’s six central towers, with 24 tons of Loctite EA 9497 structural adhesive used to bond stone and steel elements within the basilica’s modular … Read the full press release