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FrieslandCampina and Milcobel take next step toward merger with publication of final proposal for member review

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina and Milcobel have published their final merger proposal, outlining legal, financial, and operational details ahead of member consultations this autumn. The merger aims to create a stronger, future-proof dairy cooperative that secures long-term earnings for member farmers, … Read the full press release

Pearson introduces AI Literacy Modules in higher education courses to strengthen ethical AI use and workforce readiness

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has launched AI Literacy Modules to help students use AI responsibly while supporting faculty concerns about misuse in academic work. Available this fall in over 170 MyLab and Mastering courses across multiple disciplines, the modules cover key … Read the full press release

Capgemini report reveals enterprise Gen AI adoption has increased fivefold since 2023 but governance and readiness lag behind

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest research shows that enterprise adoption of generative AI has grown fivefold since 2023, with 30% of organizations scaling Gen AI today compared with just 6% two years ago. Nearly all organizations are piloting or implementing AI … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group acquires Firmus AI to accelerate AI-first strategy and strengthen Bluebeam’s construction collaboration platform

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has signed an agreement to acquire Firmus AI through its subsidiary Bluebeam, reinforcing its AI-first strategy and expanding Bluebeam’s collaboration platform with advanced design review and risk detection capabilities. Firmus specializes in analyzing 2D PDF … Read the full press release

Thales completes critical testing milestones for Mission and Combat Systems on Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates

(IN BRIEF) Thales has completed Factory Acceptance Tests for both the Mission System and the Combat System on the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates, representing major milestones in the programme. The Combat Management System, TACTICOS, developed by Thales … Read the full press release

CTP secures Siemens Energy as major tenant at CTPark Mülheim with 20,000 sqm lease in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region

(IN BRIEF) CTP has signed a 20,000 sqm lease with Siemens Energy at its new CTPark Mülheim industrial and logistics park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, following a recent agreement with E.ON subsidiary Westenergie. The Siemens Energy site, scheduled for groundbreaking … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Pritt strengthens global education support with EUR 100,000 donation to UNICEF through ‘We craft for children’

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, through its adhesives brand Pritt, has donated EUR 100,000 to UNICEF as part of its ‘We craft for children’ initiative, supporting education programs in humanitarian contexts, particularly in Africa. The donation can help provide around 660 ‘School-in-a-Box’ … Read the full press release

Accenture named Official Sponsor of 2025 NFL International Games to advance global expansion with AI and analytics

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has been named Official Sponsor of the 2025 NFL International Games, strengthening its partnership with the league to drive global football expansion. The games will be hosted in Brazil, Ireland, the U.K., Germany, and Spain. Building on … Read the full press release

AFRY to lead pre-feasibility study for Anglo American’s Sakatti mine in Finland supporting Europe’s critical raw materials strategy

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been contracted to lead the pre-feasibility study for Anglo American’s Sakatti mining project in Finland, a development designed as a highly automated, low-carbon underground mine with minimal surface footprint. The study, due for completion by the … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace expands Connecticut operations with new additive production line for Pratt & Whitney GTF engine components

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its Newington, Connecticut facility with a new additive manufacturing production line for the Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR), a key component of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines powering Airbus A220 and Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. … Read the full press release

IEEE honors Nokia with Milestone Award for pioneering ADSL technology that launched the broadband era

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has received a prestigious IEEE Milestone Award for its groundbreaking role in developing and deploying ADSL technology in the 1990s, a breakthrough that connected nearly one billion people and ushered in the broadband era. Introduced in Antwerp, … Read the full press release

Nokia to deliver fiber and IP solutions for City of Superior’s ConnectSuperior open-access broadband initiative

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen by the City of Superior, Wisconsin, to provide fiber and IP solutions for the ConnectSuperior project, a city-owned wholesale open-access network that will deliver broadband to over 26,000 underserved residents. Partnering with dMCA/LightSpeed and … Read the full press release

Borealis commits over EUR 100 million to expand polypropylene compounding capacity in Austria to meet rising demand for sustainable materials

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing over EUR 100 million to expand its polypropylene compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria, with a new line set to begin operations in the second half of 2026. The project will significantly increase supply of advanced … Read the full press release

TU/e researchers win ERC Starting Grants for groundbreaking work in AI gameplay analysis, sustainable green steel, and cardiac regeneration

(IN BRIEF) Three researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)—Max Birk, Yali Tang, and Tommaso Ristori—have each been awarded an ERC Starting Grant of €1.5 million to advance pioneering projects in gaming, sustainable industry, and healthcare. Birk will develop AI-driven … Read the full press release

Alstom appoints Gustavo Mateos to lead signalling and railway safety operations while joining Executive Committee in Spain and Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Gustavo Mateos as Managing Director of its Signalling, Infrastructure, and Railway Safety Unit for Spain and Portugal, while also appointing him to the Executive Committee of Alstom Spain and Portugal. Based at the company’s Center … Read the full press release

Barco Residential debuts Runar, TruePix Bifrost TP-I, and Heimdall+ Cinemascope projector innovations at CEDIA 2025

(IN BRIEF) Barco Residential will present a suite of groundbreaking home cinema technologies at CEDIA 2025 in Denver, including the world’s first residential LED wall designed for DCI-certified HDR performance, Runar, and the TruePix Bifrost TP-I, a high-brightness and energy-efficient … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins major contract from Adani Green Energy to equip 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant in India

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract by Adani Green Energy Limited to supply turbines, motor-generators, and associated systems for the 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project, valued in the low three-digit million-euro … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Group appoints Tennille Kopiasz as CEO of Chantecaille to accelerate global prestige beauty growth

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf Group has appointed Tennille Kopiasz as Chief Executive Officer of Chantecaille, effective September 3. Based in New York, she succeeds Emily Coleman and will report to Beiersdorf Executive Board Member Oswald Barckhahn. Kopiasz has over 25 years … Read the full press release

ESET recognized as Strong Performer in Forrester Wave for MDR services in Europe, highlighting strength in localized intelligence and compliance

(IN BRIEF) ESET has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response Services in Europe, Q3 2025, reflecting the company’s strength in regional threat intelligence, compliance-focused operations, and hands-on support. Powered by the ESET PROTECT … Read the full press release