(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Hungary, Investment, Management, News, Science, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Austria, Czech Republic, emergency response, Europe, Hungary, NG-SOS App, partnership, Slovakia, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) FUSO, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is showcasing its latest electric vehicle models at GaLaBau 2024, an international trade fair focused on urban greenery and landscaping. The event will feature four Next Generation eCanter models, designed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, eCanter, FUSO, GaLaBau 2024, horticulture, landscaping, Mathias Wolf, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DSV, a global logistics leader, has entered a significant agreement with Volvo Trucks to purchase 300 electric trucks, marking one of Volvo’s largest commercial orders for electric vehicles. This deal is a crucial step in DSV’s strategy to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DSV, Germany, partnership, Roger Alm, sustainability, Søren Schmidt, TRANSPORT, Volvo Electric Truck
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, along with a consortium of international banks, has committed NZ$267 million (approximately €150 million) in green financing to support the construction of the Kōwhai Solar Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. This solar park, a joint venture … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Contact Energy, energy transition, Intesa Sanpaolo, Kōwhai Solar Park, Lightsource BP, New Zealand, Nicola Doninelli, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) IKEA South Korea has implemented advanced automation systems at its Giheung store as part of a global initiative by the Ingka Group to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The €11 million investment in technology, including wireless-controlled robots … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged automation, E-Commerce, Giheung store, IKEA, Ingka Group, INNOVATION, investment, Marcus Baumgartner, partnership, South Korea, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The August bank holiday is expected to bring a significant boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors, with a forecasted 15% increase in sales, contributing an additional £600 million to the economy. This uplift is based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged August Bank Holiday, Colin Grieves, Experian, Hospitality, Ireland, partnership, retail, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) ProTecBird, a German AI technology company, in collaboration with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their AVES Wind anti-collision system, designed to protect red kites and other protected bird species around wind turbines. The system … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven System, AVES Wind anti-collision system, bird species, partnership, ProTecBird, Red Kites, Rheinmetall, sustainability, Thorsten Heinzen, Uwe Lindenau, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) Italian and Slovenian authorities, supported by Eurojust, successfully arrested a fugitive Italian crime leader in Koper, Slovenia. The 40-year-old, who had been evading a 21-year prison sentence for various serious crimes including drug trafficking, extortion, and kidnapping, was … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Slovenia
Tagged drug trafficking, Eurojust, extortion, Fugitive Italian, Italy, kidnapping, partnership, Slovenia
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), along with private equity firms CEECAT Capital and Morphosis Capital, has made a significant investment in the Romanian discount food retailer La Cocos. The €10 million equity investment will help … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Romania, United Kingdom
Tagged CEECAT Capital, EBRD, expansion, investment, Iulian Nica, La Cocos, Morphosis Capital, partnership, retail, Romania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its latest gearbox, the G38, specifically designed to complement its powerful 770 horsepower V8 engine. The G38 gearbox can handle up to 3,800 Nm of torque while maintaining the same weight and dimensions as its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 770 V8 Engine, G38 Gearbox, Scania
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has introduced Lippincott Client Cases for Clinical Judgment, a new learning tool designed to enhance nursing education by bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world clinical practice. The tool offers over 300 patient scenarios … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amy Walker, Clinical Practice, Innovative Tool, Lippincott Client Cases for Clinical Judgment, Nursing Education, partnership, sustainability, Wolters Kluwer, Wolters Kluwer Health
(IN BRIEF) The Humber ports, including Grimsby, Immingham, and Hull, have solidified their position as the UK’s leading hub for seafood imports, handling 41.6% of the nation’s fish imports and showing a 10.5% growth year-on-year. Grimsby remains central to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Grimsby, Hull, Humber ports, Immingham, leadership, partnership, Seafood Imports, Simon Bird, Simon Dwyer, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group have announced the launch of a Clean Growth Hub at the Port of Barry in South Wales. The initiative aims to transform over 100 acres of the port into a hub … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Clean Growth Hub, Geoff Holmes, Henrik L. Pedersen, Industrial Transformation, low-carbon, partnership, Port of Barry, px Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has once again secured its place in the prestigious FTSE4Good index, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company, led by Ignacio Galán, has maintained its position in the index since 2009, demonstrating strong … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies has acquired Fernao Group, a leading cybersecurity services provider in Germany and Switzerland. This strategic move will enhance VINCI Energies’ Axians brand by expanding its expertise in cybersecurity, IT services, and cloud solutions. Fernao Group, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cybersecurity, Fernao Group, Germany, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland, VINCI, VINCI Energies
(IN BRIEF) Switzerland launched instant payments on 20 August 2024, with around 60 financial institutions now able to process these transactions, covering over 95% of Swiss retail payments. Instant payments allow for immediate account-to-account transfers, 24/7, offering significant benefits such … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged financial institutions, Instant Payments, partnership, SIX, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the appointment of James Hiatt as a Director in its Central London Investment team, with Hiatt set to join in 2025 after a period of gardening leave. Hiatt, who brings over 17 years of experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Central London, Investment Team, James Hiatt, leadership, Richard Garside, Savills
(IN BRIEF) Experian’s 2024 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report highlights the growing concerns around generative AI, deepfakes, and cybercrime as major threats to businesses. Despite recognizing these risks, companies are underinvesting in advanced fraud prevention tools, leaving them vulnerable to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales and L&T Technology Services (LTTS) have expanded their long-standing partnership to enhance software monetization across various industries, including hi-tech, sustainability, and mobility. The collaboration will utilize Thales’s Sentinel software licensing platform, enabling LTTS’s customers to implement flexible … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish startup Enkei to develop an innovative and sustainable packaging solution for Enkei’s designer table lamp, Reminder (001). The packaging, made from Stora Enso’s biodegradable and recyclable materials, Papira® foam and corrugated board, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Designer Lamps, Enkei, INNOVATION, Julia Broszat, Lovisa Sunnerholm, packaging solution, Papira®, partnership, Paula Martirez, Stora Enso, sustainability, Sweden
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