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Global AI Startups Take Center Stage as T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Reveal 2026 T Challenge Results

(IN BRIEF) T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom have announced the winners of the 2026 T Challenge, a global competition focused on advancing practical AI solutions for the telecommunications industry. The initiative highlights the transition toward AI-native networks by encouraging startups and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Showcases Sustainability Certification Expertise at CHINAPLAS 2026 with Focus on Green Materials

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China showcased its sustainability expertise at CHINAPLAS 2026, highlighting a comprehensive range of certification and testing solutions aimed at supporting the transition to greener materials and low-carbon industrial practices. The company emphasized the growing importance … Read the full press release

Ericsson Experts Earn Prestigious IEEE Wireless Communications Medal for Contributions to Global Mobile Standards

(IN BRIEF) Three Ericsson researchers—Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Sköld—have been awarded the 2026 IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications for their leadership and contributions to the development and standardization of 4G and 5G technologies. Presented at … Read the full press release

Swisscom secures fourth consecutive win in connect mobile hotline test for customer service excellence

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has won the connect mobile hotline test for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating its sustained excellence in customer service within the telecommunications sector. The company achieved outstanding ratings in key areas such as accuracy and reliability of … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank secures 63 major awards at The Asset 2026 highlighting strength in trade finance risk management and cross-border banking services

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank achieved a significant milestone at The Asset 2026 Awards by securing 63 honors across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa, demonstrating its leadership in transaction banking. The bank’s recognition includes major regional titles such … Read the full press release

Scania Achieves Outstanding Euro NCAP Results Demonstrating High Performance in Urban Safety and Vulnerable Road User Protection

(IN BRIEF) Scania has received multiple five-star ratings from Euro NCAP for its P-series and L-series truck models, highlighting strong performance in safety and accident prevention. The P-series cab achieved top scores in both overall safety and the CitySafe category, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Earns Highest Euro NCAP Safety Recognition Highlighting Advanced Assistance Systems and Urban Protection

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its Actros 4×2 Rigid model, achieving an overall score of 87 percent. The evaluation highlights strong performance in driver assistance systems, collision prevention, and protection of vulnerable … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Recognised at Moneyfacts Awards for Delivering Transparent and Customer Focused Credit Card Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has been named Best Credit Card Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards, recognising its commitment to delivering simple, transparent, and value-driven credit card products. The award highlights the bank’s flagship offerings, including the Lloyds Ultra Credit Card … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award for Advanced Actuator Platform Driving the Future of Humanoid Robotics

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has received the Hermes Award for its innovative actuator platform designed for humanoid robots, marking a significant achievement in industrial robotics and motion technology. The platform features highly integrated, modular actuators that enable precise and efficient … Read the full press release

Elmos Introduces Ultra-Compact QRNG Chip Setting New Benchmark for Cybersecurity in AI and Quantum Computing Era

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE has received the German Innovation Award 2026 for its development of the world’s smallest quantum random number generator, a technology designed to enhance cybersecurity in the face of growing AI and quantum computing capabilities. The … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia’s Norwich Business School Debuts in Global MBA Rankings with Strong Executive MBA Performance

(IN BRIEF) Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has entered CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings for the first time, achieving Tier One status for its MBA programmes and securing the 28th global position for its Executive MBA. … Read the full press release

Nokia Strengthens Leadership in Network Programmability with Top Industry Ranking for Innovation and Implementation

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been recognized as the overall leader in network API platforms by ABI Research for the second consecutive year, achieving the highest scores in both innovation and implementation. Its Network as Code platform enables telecom providers to … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Strengthens Global Health Research with New Funding for Virus Replication Studies

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researcher Dr Jeremy Keown has received funding through the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Springboard programme, which is investing £6.7 million in early-career health research across the UK. His project will investigate how potentially pandemic viruses … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Receive Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Funding to Advance Infectious Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has announced that two of its researchers, Dr Hayley Lavender and Dr Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, have received Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences, providing up to £125,000 in funding along with mentoring and career … Read the full press release

Vesteda becomes first Dutch residential investor to achieve B Corp certification with strong sustainability performance

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda has become the first institutional residential investor and landlord in the Netherlands to achieve Certified B Corporation status, following an independent assessment by B Lab. With a score above 102 points, the certification reflects the company’s strong … Read the full press release

Nokia Continues Leadership in Data Center Networking with Top Ranking in GigaOm 2026 Report

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Data Center Switching Radar Report for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its strong performance and innovation in data center networking. Its Data Center Fabric solution received top … Read the full press release

University of St. Gallen Leads New Phase of Vocational Education Research Supported by Swiss Government Funding

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen is co-leading the next phase of the GOVPET research project, supported by CHF 2.4 million in funding from SERI. The project examines how vocational education systems can adapt to challenges such as digitalization, … Read the full press release

Atos Recognized as European Leader in Intelligent Automation Services by ISG Following Comprehensive Industry Evaluation

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Intelligent Automation Services in Europe by Information Services Group after an evaluation of more than 35 global providers. The recognition reflects Atos’s strength in delivering integrated automation solutions that combine AI, … Read the full press release

Italgas Reti Strengthens ESG Credentials with Independent Recognition from DNV Across Environmental Social and Governance Areas

(IN BRIEF) Italgas Reti has received ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming the strength and credibility of its certified management systems across environmental, social, and governance areas. The recognition highlights the company’s structured approach to sustainability, supported by internationally recognised certifications … Read the full press release

DAAD Alumni Honoured with Germany’s Top Early-Career Research Prize Recognising Excellence in Mathematics and Political Science

(IN BRIEF) Two former DAAD-funded researchers, Dominik Schmid and Julia Schulte-Cloos, have been awarded the 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize by the German Research Foundation, Germany’s most prestigious award for early-career researchers. Schmid was recognised for his work in probability theory … Read the full press release