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Hexagon’s Geospatial Solutions Selected by Saudi Arabia for Vegetation Monitoring and Desertification Combat

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has been chosen by Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) to provide remote sensing solutions for monitoring and evaluating the country’s vegetation coverage. Saudi Arabia, with its … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches Nexus Connected Worker, Enhancing Manufacturing Productivity Through Real-Time Data Insights

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced Nexus Connected Worker, a suite of manufacturing software solutions that connects workers to real-time data, offering actionable insights and reporting on various aspects of manufacturing, including operations, maintenance, quality, and audits. The … Read the full press release

University of York Study Reveals General Practice Nurses Felt ‘Forgotten’ and Undervalued During Pandemic

(IN BRIEF) A University of York study has found that general practice nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic felt undervalued and “forgotten.” The study, which involved interviews and focus groups with 40 nurses in England, revealed that nurses’ input was … Read the full press release

Warwick University-Led Study Reveals Disparities in Emergency Care Wait Times for Frail and Elderly Patients in NHS Hospitals

(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the Society for Acute Medicine has exposed disparities in emergency care wait times between younger, healthier patients with straightforward medical issues and older, frailer patients with … Read the full press release

Accenture Completes Acquisition of ConcentricLife to Enhance Healthcare Marketing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has successfully finalized its acquisition of ConcentricLife, a prominent healthcare marketing agency known for its expertise in assisting Life Sciences brands in creating optimal brand experiences throughout various stages of the health journey. This strategic acquisition underscores … Read the full press release

Stellantis Appoints Grégoire Olivier to Lead Liaison Office for Leapmotor

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis, the multinational automotive corporation, has appointed Grégoire Olivier to head a newly established “liaison office” for Leapmotor, a strategic partner. Reporting directly to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Olivier will oversee the execution of the partnership, including the … Read the full press release

LEGO’s Holiday Film Encourages the Gift of Play as a Superpower

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has released its holiday film as part of its Play Is Your Superpower campaign, urging people to give the superpower of play this festive season. The film features a neighborhood of kids and adults engaged … Read the full press release

World’s Longest-Running Climate Change Experiment in Peril: Buxton Lab Seeks Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Buxton Climate Change Impacts Lab, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is at risk of closure due to a funding shortfall. This unique experiment, investigating climate change’s effects on grasslands, plays a vital role in understanding and mitigating climate … Read the full press release

Port of Tyne Launches 4G and 5G Private Network for Smart Port Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major ports, has introduced a 4G and 5G private network in collaboration with partners BT and Ericsson, marking the UK’s first site-wide deployment of 4G and standalone 5G connectivity for … Read the full press release

Ericsson Receives High Marks in Gartner’s 2023 Critical Capabilities Report for 5G Network Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications technology, has achieved recognition in Gartner’s 2023 Critical Capabilities 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers, 5G Core report. In a comprehensive analysis, Ericsson excelled in multiple use cases, securing the highest … Read the full press release

Metso Secures EUR 13 Million Orders for Anode Casting Shops from Copper Producers in Japan and China

(IN BRIEF) Metso has announced that it has received orders for three Outotec Anode Casting Shops from significant copper producers in Japan and China, with a total order value of EUR 13 million. These orders further strengthen Metso’s position as … Read the full press release

Ørsted Ceases Development of Ocean Wind 1 and 2 Projects, Proceeds with Revolution Wind Amid Impairments

(IN BRIEF) Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has made significant decisions regarding its US offshore wind portfolio. The company has chosen to discontinue the development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects due to supplier delays, changing assumptions, and … Read the full press release

M&S Reveals ‘Love Thismas (Not Thatmas)’ Christmas Campaign for 2023

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled its 2023 Christmas Clothing & Home campaign, created in collaboration with the creative agency MOTHER and director Ally Pankiw. The campaign focuses on celebrating the authentic essence of Christmas, acknowledging the challenge … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Teams Up with Cellectis to Accelerate Gene Therapy Development

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has entered into a collaboration and investment agreement with biotech firm Cellectis to fast-track the development of cutting-edge therapeutics in areas such as oncology, immunology, and rare diseases. This partnership will leverage Cellectis’ gene editing technologies and … Read the full press release

SGS Enhances Leadership Team with New Director of Connectivity, North America

(IN BRIEF) Jay Suh has joined SGS as the Director of Connectivity, North America, where he will oversee the Connectivity business, focusing on service and location expansions. He will also develop the North America certification scheme globally. Based in Silicon … Read the full press release

Giles Sutcliffe Joins Savills as Director for Affordable Housing Valuations

(IN BRIEF) Savills has welcomed Giles Sutcliffe as Director to its Affordable Housing Consultancy team, where he will lead housing valuations for portfolios, new developments, land opportunities, and Section 106 planning agreements. With almost 30 years of experience in affordable … Read the full press release

Neste Announces Restructuring Plans to Boost Efficiency and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a renewable energy company, is undergoing organizational changes to enhance cost-efficiency and long-term competitiveness. It plans to merge renewable business units, resulting in 400 job cuts and EUR 50 million in annual savings, aiming for over MEUR … Read the full press release

Versalis Breaks Ground on Demo Plant for Innovative Hoop® Technology for Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has commenced the construction of a demonstration plant in Mantua, Italy, to advance its proprietary Hoop® technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Collaborating with Italian engineering company S.R.S. and … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Collaborate to Enhance Solid Waste Management in Kyrgyz Republic’s Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have supported the completion of a vital infrastructure project in Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project involves the construction of a landfill … Read the full press release

EBRD Appoints Fatih Türkmenoğlu as Head of North Macedonia to Drive Investment and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Fatih Türkmenoğlu as the new Head of North Macedonia. He will assume his role on November 1 and will lead the EBRD’s Skopje resident office. Türkmenoğlu, a Turkish … Read the full press release