Daily Archives: 5, August 2026

Dabur to Deploy Data Lake, Control Towers and Generative AI Assistants With Accenture

(IN BRIEF) Dabur India Limited is collaborating with Accenture on a multi-year initiative to accelerate AI adoption and build a more future-ready digital enterprise. The programme will strengthen Dabur’s data foundation by integrating internal, external, structured and unstructured datasets into … Read the full press release

Finland Launches Free 30-Credit Study Voucher for Eligible Young People Without a Study Place

(IN BRIEF) Finland is introducing a new study voucher on 5 August 2026 to support young people who completed upper secondary education but did not secure or accept a higher education study place in the spring 2026 joint application process. … Read the full press release

TUM Study Finds Europe’s Forest Carbon Sinks Under Growing Pressure From Accelerating Biomass Loss

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have identified an unprecedented rise in aboveground biomass loss across Europe’s forests since 2018, using satellite data to assess changes in forest biomass rather than only tree cover. The study found … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Part of International Research Programme on Southern Ocean Climate Impacts

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is joining SYNCHRONY, a major €8.5 million EU-funded research project involving 27 institutions worldwide. The four-year project aims to establish a coordinated observation system across the Southern Ocean and Antarctic coastal regions, where sea … Read the full press release

Basilea Secures New BARDA Funding to Address Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd has received an additional USD 5.4 million from BARDA to continue development of its novel oral antibiotic ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil. The antibiotic is being developed for complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, particularly infections caused by … Read the full press release

Siemens and ThinkInnov Solutions Deliver Unified PLM Environment for Sahajanand Medical Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has announced that Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd (SMT) has deployed Teamcenter® software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to support digital transformation across its medical device development operations. The deployment creates a digital thread backbone connecting product development, … Read the full press release

Simple Energy Deepens Siemens Software Use to Manage Complex Electric Two-Wheeler Development

(IN BRIEF) Simple Energy has expanded its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator cloud-based software to support advanced electric vehicle engineering and digital transformation. The Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer is using Teamcenter X for product lifecycle management and Designcenter X for advanced … Read the full press release

Renewable Hydrogen From RWE’s Lingen Electrolysers Reaches Evonik’s Marl Chemical Park

(IN BRIEF) The GET H2 Nukleus project has reached a major milestone, with the first renewable hydrogen produced by electrolysis in Lingen arriving at Evonik’s Marl Chemical Park through a pipeline network of around 120 kilometres. The hydrogen is produced … Read the full press release

Siemens Digital Thread Supports Sarla Aviation’s Certification Readiness and Engineering Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is supporting Sarla Aviation in the development of its next-generation eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility through the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio. Sarla Aviation, based in Bengaluru, plans to launch electric air taxi operations in the city … Read the full press release

Quinbrook’s Supernode Stage 3 Battery Storage Project Secures Deutsche Bank Backing

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has committed AUD 85 million as an Original Lender in the financing of Quinbrook’s Supernode Stage 3 Battery Energy Storage System in Queensland, Australia. The commitment forms part of a broader AUD 469 million senior secured, … Read the full press release

UOB Asset Management Acquisition to Lift AllianzGI Asia Pacific Client Assets Above EUR 170 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Investors has agreed to acquire UOB Asset Management, the asset management arm of Singapore-based UOB Group, in a transaction aimed at accelerating AllianzGI’s growth across Asia Pacific. The deal includes a long-term strategic distribution agreement with … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Advances Bundeswehr Multi-Domain Operations With Dismounted JFST Systems

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has been awarded a series contract by BAAINBw to supply equipment for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams of the Bundeswehr. The project will equip JTAC/JFO personnel, who request and direct close air support for ground forces and … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Strengthens German Defence Technology Capacity With Planned Stuttgart Region Expansion

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT plans to establish a new Software-Defined Defence and Engineering development centre in Leinfelden, near Stuttgart, creating around 300 jobs. The company has signed a cooperation agreement with Bosch and intends to lease vacant space at a Bosch … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Expands German Workforce Transition Programme With Partial Retirement Options

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG is expanding its partial retirement offer in Germany after seeing strong interest from employees. The programme includes flexible block models with active and passive work phases, ranging from two years to eight years, depending on location … Read the full press release

Dragosine® green Expands Symrise’s Care & Wellness Portfolio With Plant-Derived L-Carnosine

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched Dragosine® green, a natural-origin cosmetic ingredient designed for skincare products focused on skin longevity, prejuvenation and visible skin improvement. The ingredient uses 100% plant-derived L-carnosine produced through advanced green biotechnology and has a natural origin … Read the full press release

LillyDirect to Use Adyen Platform for Cards, Digital Wallets and HSA/FSA Payments

(IN BRIEF) Adyen will provide payment technology services for LillyDirect, supporting patients who access Lilly’s FDA-approved medicines and free home delivery through the platform. LillyDirect will use Adyen’s platform to offer flexible payment options, including credit and debit cards, Apple … Read the full press release