(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 2 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants from 2025 to 2032. This agreement supports Hydro’s efforts to produce … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) YardStick Robotics, a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, has received €1.4 million in funding as part of the €52 million “RoX” research project supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The project aims to develop … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI Robotics Solutions, Domenico D'Agostino, Klaus Kappen, partnership, Rheinmetall, Robert Habeck, RoX Project, sustainability, YardStick Robotics
(IN BRIEF) Indra and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on developing dual-use technologies, including supercomputing, AI, and quantum systems, aimed at boosting Spain’s and Europe’s technological sovereignty. This partnership will focus on advancing key … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has expanded its biomethane production in Europe by acquiring its first facility in Belgium, located in Bree. The plant, operational since 2013, will be converted to biomethane production by October 2024, with a capacity of 68 GWh … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Central Securities Depository in Prague, part of the Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group, has become the first institution globally authorized under the EU’s DLT pilot regime to operate a distributed ledger technology (DLT) market infrastructure. Starting in November … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Christoph Boschan, distributed ledger technology (DLT), Financial, investment, partnership, Petr Koblic, Securities Settlement Platform, Vienna-Prague Stock Exchange Group, Wiener Börse
(IN BRIEF) University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, for their research on how societal institutions influence a country’s economic prosperity. Their work highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Daron Acemoglu, Economic Prosperity and Institutions, Jakob Svensson, James A. Robinson, leadership, nobel prize, Professor Charlie Jeffery, Professor Michael Thornton, Simon Johnson, University of York
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group has signed a 10-year agreement with ArcelorMittal to supply low-carbon XCarb® steel for its roof windows, reducing the carbon footprint of steel used in its products bym up to 70%. This collaboration follows successful tests … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged ArcelorMittal, Jesús Villalba, Laurent Plasman, Low-Emission Steel, Luxembourg, partnership, sustainability, VELUX, XCarb® steel
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has secured a major 5G contract with Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s leading service provider, to modernize its mobile network with energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions. The contract includes the deployment of cutting-edge technologies like the dual-band … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G network, AI, Chunghwa Telecom, David Chou, Dr. Chung Yung Chia, Ericsson, modernization, partnership, sustainability, Taiwan
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is expanding its R&D efforts in India, focusing on Network APIs and AI technologies to enhance 5G capabilities. These APIs will allow developers and industries to leverage advanced 5G features like network slicing and quality on demand. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G network, AI, Andrés Vicente, API, Bharti Airtel, Ericsson, INDIA, INNOVATION, partnership, R&D, Reliance Jio
(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a contract by KNDS to supply High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for the Leopard 2 A8 tanks. These SSPDBs will enhance the tanks’ power management capabilities, offering protection against overcurrent and short circuits, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged KNDS, Leopard 2 A8 Tanks, Martin Bernhardsgrütter, Netherlands, partnership, Power Systems, Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB), Thales
(IN BRIEF) Thales radios, including the PR4G and SYNAPS-H models, successfully passed a four-week operational test by the German Armed Forces for deployment with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP). The tests demonstrated the radios’ ability to provide secure, encrypted communication … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with OHB to develop two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instruments for ESA’s Harmony mission, part of the Earth Explorer program. The Harmony mission, expected to launch in 2029, will consist of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Climate Monitoring Harmony Mission, ESA, Giampiero Di Paolo, OHB, partnership, radar instruments, sustainability, Thales, Thales Alenia Space
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group hosted a special event focused on addressing sexual violence in conflict zones, featuring Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and women’s rights activist Chékéba Hachemi. The event highlighted … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged Chékéba Hachemi, Conflict Zones, EIB, Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Sexual Violence, society, Stand Speak Rise Up
(IN BRIEF) CNP Caution, a subsidiary of CNP Assurances, has partnered with Garantme to simplify access to housing through a new rental insurance solution. The partnership combines Garantme’s tech expertise with CNP Caution’s insurance experience, offering a rental deposit product … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged CNP Assurances, CNP Caution, Garantme, housing, Muriel Llanes, partnership, Rental Insurance Solution, Thomas Reynaud, Thomas Reynaud and Emile Karam
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been ranked in the top ten of the prestigious Chartis RiskTech100® 2025 report, recognizing its expertise in risk and compliance technology. The company also won Category Awards for Liquidity Risk and Regulatory Intelligence. This ranking … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Karen Abramson, leadership, RiskTech100® 2025, Steve Meirink, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) Zeppelin Systems has partnered with CANCOM to enhance its IT monitoring by implementing the Centreon IT Edition, a modern platform designed to improve efficiency, security, and digital sovereignty. The solution enables precise monitoring, faster problem detection, and automatic … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged CANCOM, Centreon IT Monitoring Solution, digital, Jochen Borenich, Jonas Kemmer, partnership, Rüdiger Rath, Thomas Stark, Zeppelin Systems
(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has acquired ARWINET GmbH and its spin-off, KubeOps GmbH, to expand its expertise in Kubernetes and cloud services. KubeOps, a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, strengthens Bechtle’s ability to offer advanced container management solutions, especially for critical … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care’s subsidiary, Xenios AG, has launched Xenios 2.0, a new system for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) that serves patients from neonates to adults. Approved under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR), Xenios 2.0 offers advanced safety … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Connectivity Features, Dr. Benjamin Waldmann, extracorporeal life support (ECLS) System, Fresenius Medical Care, safety, Xenios 2.0, Xenios AG
(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TMF Group has partnered with Orange Business to implement a centralized hybrid cloud solution that integrates with Microsoft Azure and AWS, aiming to improve flexibility, collaboration, and performance across its global operations. The solution, built on Azure Stack … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wayra, Telefónica’s venture capital arm, has invested in U.S.-based AI startup Perplexity, which has developed an AI-powered answer engine that delivers real-time, contextual answers to user queries. Alongside the investment, Telefónica signed a global commercial agreement to offer … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI Startup, Aravind Srinivas, Chema Alonso, investment, partnership, Perplexity, Telefonica, USA, Wayra
(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acadian Plant Health, Ascophyllum nodosum, BASF, CANADA, Climate-Resilient Farming, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, Seaweed Biostimulants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has launched a Label-Free Service for package returns, offering a more convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional printed labels. Customers now receive a QR code for returns, which they can show at DHL ServicePoints or to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary T-Systems has expanded its 20-year partnership with Broadcom, becoming a Pinnacle-tier VMware Cloud Service Provider, the highest status in Broadcom’s Advantage Partner Program. T-Systems will now offer managed private cloud services, including sovereign cloud services, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eni held its 2024 Eni Award ceremony at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, recognizing outstanding achievements in energy and environmental research. The awards highlighted innovations in carbon capture, renewable energy, and sustainable technologies. Key winners included Marc Fontecave … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2024 Awards Ceremony, Awards, Elvira Spatolisano, ENERGY, Eni, Holger Braunschweig, innovations, leadership, Marc Fontecave, Nam-Gyu Park, Sergio Mattarella, Stefano Toso, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The GEMs Consortium, which includes 26 multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, has released two new reports offering in-depth insights into credit risks in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The reports reveal key data on default … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Cell Impact has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ to enhance large-scale production of bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The collaboration focuses on integrating ANDRITZ’s new Soucell welding system, capable of welding one bipolar plate … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Bipolar Flow Plate, Cell Impact, Daniel Vallin, Daniel Wenk, partnership, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation have partnered to promote equitable healthcare access and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable communities in the Americas. Boehringer Ingelheim pledged $5 million to support WHO’s 2025–2028 General Program of Work … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged Anil Soni, Boehringer Ingelheim, Global Healthcare Access, Médard Schoenmaeckers, mental health, partnership, society, Suicide Prevention Efforts, WHO Foundation
(IN BRIEF) Gian Luca Grondona, Chief HR, Organization & Systems Officer at Webuild Group, was named Global Ambassador for Genoa by Mayor Marco Bucci during the “Genoa and Columbus Day” celebrations. The honor recognizes Grondona’s civic engagement and his efforts … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Civic Engagement, Genoa, Gian Luca Grondona, Global Ambassador, INNOVATION, leadership, Mayor Marco Bucci, Webuild
(IN BRIEF) ESET has been recognized as a Strategic Leader for the fourth time in the AV-Comparatives 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. ESET PROTECT Enterprise achieved the highest score for Prevention and Response, detecting 98% of threats … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank have entered a groundbreaking guarantee agreement to facilitate DKK 320 million in funding for green investments by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. Supported by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Denmark, EIF, investments, John Fisker, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Ringkjøbing Landbobank, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On October 14, 2024, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the EIB Group, which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), convened in Paris to enhance collaboration in tackling the growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Alessandro Tappi, CEB, EIB Group, EIF, Europe, Financial, investment, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Sandrine Gaudin
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €2 million to support Akagera Medicines Africa Limited in Rwanda, facilitating the early-stage development of vaccines for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, Ebola, and Lassa fever. This funding aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Akagera Medicines, Belen Calvo Uyarra, Ebola, EIB Global, HIV, investment, Lassa fever, Michael Fairbanks, partnership, Regis Rugemanshuro, Rwanda, sustainability, Thomas Östros, tuberculosis, vaccine, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of the Atos Group, has unveiled its “Cloud for Clinics,” a secure and pre-integrated platform tailored for healthcare providers in Germany and the DACH region, built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This initiative aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "Cloud for Clinics" Platform, DACH region, Eviden, Healthcare, innovative, Max Peterson, Michael von Wagner, partnership, sustainability, Udo Littke
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland to enhance research and innovation focused on improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities. This partnership aims to align with Roche’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged health innovation, Healthcare, inequalities, partnership, Professor Sarah Coupland, Professor Tim Jones, Roche, sustainability, University of Liverpool, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched a new digital feature called Autoquote on its Straight2Bank Next Gen platform, enabling clients worldwide to request and accept pricing quotations for letters of credit (LCs) conveniently and at any time. This innovative request … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Autoquote, Digital Trade Finance, Samuel Mathew, Standard Chartered, Straight2Bank
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has expanded its streaming partner ecosystem by integrating Evergent, a leader in customer management and monetization for streaming services. This partnership aims to enhance multi-service entertainment offerings by providing personalized consumer experiences and targeted marketing solutions. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ecosystem, entertainment, Evergent, Kudelski Group, Multi-Service Commercialization, NAGRAVISION, partnership, Stéphane Le Dreau, sustainability, USA, Vijay Sajja
(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) has announced plans to install shore power at its terminal by 2028, marking a significant advancement in sustainability efforts at the Port of Rotterdam. This initiative, developed in partnership with Rotterdam Shore … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Brigit Gijsbers, CO2 reductions, Eneco, Harold Kunst, partnership, Shore Power, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sony has launched its flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI, in a new striking color called scarlet. This vibrant hue enhances the device’s sophisticated design, complemented by a luxurious matte finish while retaining all the advanced features of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Kaoru Murai, Scarlet, Sony, Xperia 1 VI
(IN BRIEF) Sony has announced the upcoming release of Version 1.13 of its Camera Remote SDK, set to launch on October 16, 2024. This update expands compatibility to include new camera models such as the ZV-E10 II, PXW-Z200, and HXR-NX800, … Read the full press release
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