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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Empa Researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk Appointed ETH Zurich Titular Professor for Thin-Film Technology Research Supporting the Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk has been appointed titular professor by ETH Zurich, recognizing his long-standing contributions to thin-film technologies and their importance for the energy transition. Romanyuk has worked at Empa for 18 years and has also lectured … Read the full press release

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Selects Accenture as Strategic AI Reinvention Partner for Public and Private Sector Transformation

(IN BRIEF) HUMAIN and Accenture have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate large-scale AI adoption across Saudi Arabia’s government and enterprise sectors. The partnership is designed to help organisations move beyond AI pilots and early experimentation toward secure, production-ready systems … Read the full press release

New Telia IoT Connect Platform Strengthens Secure and Resilient IoT Communications for Swedish Organisations

(IN BRIEF) Telia has launched Telia IoT Connect, a sovereign Internet of Things service in Sweden that keeps IoT connectivity, operations and data management fully within the country’s borders. Built on Telia’s national 4G and 5G networks, the service is … Read the full press release

BT Business Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tools to Help UK SMEs Strengthen Digital Resilience

(IN BRIEF) BT Business has launched a new package of AI-powered cybersecurity tools and free support services designed to help UK small and medium-sized enterprises improve their cyber resilience. The initiative responds to a rapidly escalating threat environment, with BT … Read the full press release

Maritime industry to gain real-time intelligent shipping capabilities through Ericsson and Net Feasa collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Net Feasa have launched a new global partnership focused on bringing onboard 4G and 5G connectivity combined with agentic AI-driven operational systems to the maritime shipping industry. The solution enables real-time cargo monitoring, enhanced supply chain … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered aims for approximately 18 per cent RoTE through expanded wealth management and digital investment

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has announced a new long-term growth strategy targeting approximately 18 per cent return on tangible equity by 2030 as the bank focuses on expanding its cross-border banking, wealth management and corporate finance operations. The plan includes … Read the full press release

Hexagon enhances NCSIMUL platform with faster NC program verification and selective simulation technology

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a new version of NCSIMUL featuring Selective Simulation technology designed to speed up NC program verification and optimisation for complex machining operations. The new GPU-accelerated Rest Stock Preview capability enables programmers to inspect intermediate machining … Read the full press release

AI-assisted advisory services and new investment tools to strengthen SpareBank 1 customer experience through partnership with Amundi

(IN BRIEF) SpareBank 1 has partnered with Amundi to enhance its digital savings and investment services through new advisory tools, AI-assisted customer support and expanded investment capabilities. The collaboration will integrate Amundi Technology’s ALTO Wealth & Distribution platform into SpareBank … Read the full press release

AI-enhanced ELIT AI platform strengthens Avantix capabilities in next-generation radar threat detection

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has launched ELIT AI, a new artificial intelligence-enhanced radar interception and electronic intelligence system developed by its SIGINT specialist subsidiary Avantix. The system is designed to detect and analyze both conventional radar emissions and advanced low probability … Read the full press release

Experian and ServiceNow Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Experian and ServiceNow have formed a new global multi-year partnership to help enterprises scale agentic AI through the integration of Experian’s Ascend Platform into the ServiceNow AI Platform. The collaboration enables autonomous AI agents to access trusted data, … Read the full press release

Ericsson, China Mobile and OPPO Advance 5G Network Slicing With Consumer Connectivity Field Trial

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, China Mobile and OPPO have completed a live commercial field verification of consumer-oriented 5G Standalone network slicing technologies on China Mobile’s network in Dezhou, China. The test validated both User Equipment-level and application-level slicing capabilities designed to … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group reports accelerating growth across Property & Casualty and Life businesses as data center and infrastructure demand boosts specialty lines

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group reported strong first-quarter growth across its Property & Casualty, Life, and Farmers businesses, supported by expanding specialty insurance demand, infrastructure investment trends, and growing life protection sales. Commercial insurance growth was driven by strong performance … Read the full press release

Telefónica Retains Gartner Leadership Position in Global Managed IoT Connectivity Services for Twelfth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Through Telefónica Tech, the company continues expanding its IoT connectivity portfolio with technologies including 5G, … Read the full press release

Financial Institutions Gain Secure Access to LSEG Market Data Through Gemini Enterprise AI Integration

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has introduced a new Model Context Protocol connector that integrates its trusted financial data and analytics into Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise platform. The collaboration enables financial institutions to securely access market pricing, macroeconomic data, news, forecasts, fundamentals, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom reports resilient first-quarter growth and raises 2026 financial guidance despite volatile market conditions

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, reporting organic growth across revenue, earnings, and cash flow despite volatile market conditions and currency headwinds. The Group increased net revenue to EUR 29.9 billion and raised its full-year … Read the full press release

AI and Workflow Automation Drive Scout24’s Next Growth Phase Across Real Estate Transactions and Services

(IN BRIEF) Scout24 has unveiled its new AI-driven “Agentic Operating System for Real Estate” during Capital Markets Day 2026, outlining a strategy focused on automating and orchestrating workflows across the property transaction lifecycle. Built around the company’s immo.ai intelligence layer … Read the full press release

Aston University and STFC Hartree Centre Establish National Neuromorphic Computing Hub to Advance AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Aston University and the STFC Hartree Centre have launched a new partnership to establish the Aston-Hartree Neuromorphic Centre of Competence, aimed at accelerating the UK’s development and adoption of neuromorphic or brain-inspired computing technologies. The collaboration combines expertise … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

Advanced Imaging, AI Analytics and Myopia Research Highlight EssilorLuxottica’s ARVO 2026 Presence

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica showcased an integrated scientific ecosystem spanning the full eye care continuum at ARVO 2026. The company combined capabilities from Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Espansione to demonstrate how advanced imaging, AI-powered analytics, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies can support … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens AI Transformation Strategy as Founding Partner in OpenAI Deployment Company

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has become a founding partner in the newly launched OpenAI Deployment Company, a new enterprise AI deployment business created by OpenAI together with investment firms and technology partners. Backed by more than $4 billion in investment, the … Read the full press release